How to remove a cast iron lead joint (Part 2 of 2) 

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I have no idea if this will fit the pipe in the uk Fernco SVG-4 Multi-Tite Pipe Gasket www.amazon.com/dp/B01AYKM1UC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_206A2A30NR9GDFY1DFRV

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Eduardo any pipe lube would work, we used silicone because it’s all we had with us at the time. Fernco advised mild dishwashing soap like dawn. The neoprene gaskets are very chemical resistant.

@@plumb4uplusmorellc533 thanks man. This video helped a lot. The only video I’ve seen so far about these kind of joints. I see why it’s a rare skill. Almost everyone makes videos about switching to pvc but just using clamps like no one has the balls to tackle an actual cast iron led joint.

I’m sorry for that Scoop. We’re new to RU-vid and trying learn to improve video content and quality. Better camera gear, editing software, etc. It turns out that stuff is way more complicated than a plumber expected. Thanks for the feedback!!

@@plumb4uplusmorellc533 13AUG2020 - I totally understand. I've been blasting out my old kitchen in a 45-year-old condo I just bought and ran into an old cast iron drain stub sticking through the slab for the kitchen sink. It was also rubbing against a 3/4" copper supply line. The iron was abandoned and I wanted it out of the way even though it was inside the wall behind the kitchen sink. I used your method. Snapped a 1/4" bit off first thing. It "screwed" into the lead and locked up, too much down pressure on my end. Short story, I drilled all the way around and dug out what lead I could, removed the fitting sticking up, broke off the stub flush with the slab, and stuffed the old drain with a generous handful of pink fiberglass. Before I wall it up I'll either cap it with some left over brick mortar or plug it with Great Stuff. Hats off to you and your wingman for taking the time to show an old dog a new trick. Stay safe.

@FF Photo Op Thanks for the feedback! We actually still lead a fair bit of joints around here in commercial settings (mainly closet flanges and mop sinks). We can still buy lead, white and brown oakum in that supply houses. I haven’t tried what you mentioned with ABS but I have leaded in pvc on a mop sink. Shove a test ball in the drain fill the pipe with water and go to town it works great. I wouldn’t try it with foam core but for solid core pipe it works well.

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Kevin it sounds like you really had to work for that one!! The key to not breaking drill bits is not driving them in too deep where the end of the drill bit gets caught between the hub and the pipe but I’m sure you know that by now...great job get you some rest!!

Kevin if you like this sort of thing check out our new channel where we’re still making videos ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Db2lOKs6e2o.html

@@plumb4uplusmorellc533 So all went well until I tried using the shower and the downstairs sink filled up. One snake later and I can finally use my bathroom in peace and quiet. lol.