What is the best way to fix a 1 1/5" cast iron fitting where a rusty galvanized nipple damaged the female threads? The threads are totally missing at the 6:00 position about 1/2 inch wide? The nipple was totally rusted through and the rust ate into the cast iron. I tried gooping it up with teflon tape and TFP (?) dope but it still leaked. Very light dribble.
I ran a tap into it to clean out the threads and it didn"t chatch any material at that position.
I'd appreciate any input. This is in a 12 unit apartment building that I own/maintain ( that's been quite a learning experience, I'll tell you! ) and I want to fix it right for myself and the next guy.
Thanks - Todd H.
I ran a tap into it to clean out the threads and it didn"t chatch any material at that position.
I'd appreciate any input. This is in a 12 unit apartment building that I own/maintain ( that's been quite a learning experience, I'll tell you! ) and I want to fix it right for myself and the next guy.
Thanks - Todd H.