Plugging a cast iron pipe

[Gerd Busker]

Hi, I need to cut off a 6.3cm cast iron pipe & plug this. What's the best way to do this?

G.

[Steve Walker]

Plug it for what reason? Cosmetic, or to prevent the escape of..... ?

[Gerd Busker]

It's an ex-drain for an ex-sink. Couldn't care less what it looks like as long as it doesn't smell. Unfortunately it's too long so I'll have to cut it.

Can put on a PVC compression fitting, but wondering if there are other ways to more permanently plug the end. This end will never be used again so the more permanent the better.

G.

[Frank Erskine]

Jam something like a tennis ball into the pipe to contain any cement or liquid epoxy you can then fill the end with.

[Steve Walker]

Yep, that'll do nicely.