Q: A plumber came by recently to look at a problem in our kitchen but when we showed him our garage with our 1936 overhead drainpipes he gasped at our old bell-style cast-iron pipes and said they were ...

Replacing a section of cast iron pipe is easier than you think. Step 1: Cast-iron pipe is very heavy. Before cutting out a section of pipe, secure the plumbing stack or run in place. Wrap rebar tie ...

Q: We have a 3-inch schedule 40 PVC drain from a bathroom that runs about 8 feet down through the basement. When hot water is draining from the bath, there is a loud cracking sound generated in the ...

Learn how to safely cut, remove, and replace old cast iron sewer pipes with durable PVC using the right tools and techniques. This video covers every step cutting methods, proper fittings, and pro ...

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Imagine you are entertaining guests in your lavish new home. Someone excuses himself and proceeds to use the second-floor bathroom. While you are chatting with your friends, you hear the toilet ...

According to the City of Fort Worth, cast iron pipes are to blame for at least 85% of water main breaks, despite only making up a fraction of the city's entire pipe system. That's why they're trying ...