Lead Bend Repair? | Terry Love Plumbing Advice & Remodel DIY ...
WEBFeb 12, 2017 · Thankfully, where I am there is almost no slab on grade construction and most buildings have basements, making the rest of the plumbing accessible. From what I have seen, the most common cure for a damaged lead bend is to remove the lead back to the joint and replace it with cast iron, PVC, or ABS.
Oatley Twist-N-Set into Lead Bend? - Love Plumbing & Remodel
WEBNov 12, 2015 · I need to replace and raise the flange and because of the presence of the lead bend, Home Depot clerk sold me the Oatey Twist-N-Set flange. Can I just insert that flange inside the pipe with the lead bend?
Lead closet bend | Terry Love Plumbing Advice & Remodel DIY ...
WEBJun 23, 2009 · My grand idea is to cut the lead bend flush with the finish floor (removing about 3/4" of lead) and drop an abs closet flange coated with silicone inside the lead pipe, then fasten the flange to cement with tapcons.
Replacing a Lead Closet Bend - Love Plumbing & Remodel
WEBAug 29, 2010 · The bend appears to be lead, and it looks like the flange is brass. The flange seems to be soldered to the bend. The first issue is that a large crack has developed in the lead directly beneath the flange. It goes about a quarter of the way around the circumference of the pipe.
Lead toilet flange and bend - Love Plumbing & Remodel
WEBMar 1, 2019 · If you're lucky enough to be able to bend the lead back without it splitting or cracking, yes, you can reuse it and the old ring. The odds of that happening aren't all that good I think. An alternative would be to cut that riser …
Lead toilet drain needs replacing - Love Plumbing & Remodel
WEBMay 13, 2015 · I'm remodeling a 1950's bathroom, and the toilet drain is an old lead pipe connecting to a cast iron closet bend (see picture below). I've been reviewing the other threads on this site, and it looks like I have two options:
Fernco with a Lead Pipe - Love Plumbing & Remodel
WEBJan 7, 2007 · It's a lead drain pipe running through the kitchen ceiling, coming from a 2nd floor bathroom sink. Removing the entire pipe would pretty much involve trashing most of the kitchen ceiling. It's well supported.
Repairing lead bend closet flange. - Love Plumbing & Remodel
WEBOct 10, 2014 · When I replace, I like to drill out the lead, pull the bend out and start over. I do see that many plumbers cut and use a rubber coupling. I've never done that, but I have seen them working. The main problems with lead, or cracking at the floor, and someone putting a closet auger though them.
Replacing lead bend clarification - Love Plumbing & Remodel
WEBJan 30, 2009 · We see lead bends and piping, we are to highly recommend to the client to have it removed and replace with ABS, CPVC, copper , or Cast Iron. Our province is currently trying to get homeowners to replace their old lead water services, using the "lead poisoning " scare tactic.
Patching Lead Pipe - Love Plumbing & Remodel
WEBMar 26, 2009 · Right before the vertical pipe meets the elbow, there is a 2" horizontal lead pipe that "T" into the 4" vertical pipe. This 2" horizontal pipe is about 12 inches long before it elbows upward again, into the the basement ceiling.