I had to replace the trap in my basement floor drain. While I'm there I need to replace at least some portion of the cast iron pipe.
Is a pipe or a joint more likely to fail? Or is it a toss-up? Should I leave an old joint or make effort to replace it? Since it is against a Y, I'd have to take the joint apart - if I cut/snap above the joint, there will only be an inch for my Fernco.
Its difficult for me to see the underside of the pipe and joint, but they generally look to be in good condition.
Is a pipe or a joint more likely to fail? Or is it a toss-up? Should I leave an old joint or make effort to replace it? Since it is against a Y, I'd have to take the joint apart - if I cut/snap above the joint, there will only be an inch for my Fernco.
Its difficult for me to see the underside of the pipe and joint, but they generally look to be in good condition.