how to repair leak in small cast iron pipe

Oct 21, 2014 1 Replies
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Replace the pipe section or fitting by bridging the new piece with hub-less sleeves or Fernco's. Or, make 1-cut, at the leak, to loosen or free the assembly and slip a Fernco sleeve and clamps over the cut and leak for a repair that's good for decades.

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Small leak in cast iron water pipe under bathroom floor


Replace the pipe section or fitting by bridging the new piece with hub-less sleeves or Fernco's. Or, make 1-cut, at the leak, to loosen or free the assembly and slip a Fernco sleeve and clamps over the cut and leak for a repair that's good for decades.

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