How To Repair A Leaking Cast Iron Pipe Joint at Don Holmes blog

How To Repair A Leaking Cast Iron Pipe Joint. traditional repair is to split the leaking joint: These cracks would allow the release of sewer gas.

those cast iron pipes were built to last. if your cast iron sewer pipe is leaking, you can use the pipe bursting methods to replace your cast iron pipe. Cut/grind the nut off the bolt and use a woodern wedge to open the joint, clean all the old putty off with(old) blunt.

Wally&Sue March 2012

While repairing a cast iron pipe might not seem like a risky job, you still need to protect yourself from the foul odor and rust you’ll. If you’re working with plastic pipe, choose teflon pipe joint compound that’s compatible. Call a foundation repair specialist if the situation gets. So, here's how i connected the pipe to the cast.