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Thanks for the info. They are threaded connections. I will probably add additional tees to the iron pipe to accomodate the upstairs radiator so it will have its own piping.

I plan to replace two cast iron radiators with Runtal flat panel radiators; one on the first floor and one directly above on the second floor. The existing hot water system has black iron pipe. What is the best way to connect new 1/2" copper for the flat panels into the black iron pipe? There...

First floor. Looks like I will have to try to create a path to the attic. The 4" diameter is hard to hide within standard 3 1/2" wide framing for walls. I read about someone who ran false exposed beams (a "box" made out of 3/4" stock) along a ceiling and ran the pipe within the cavity so it...

I need to connect a new 4" PVC waste line for a new bathroom to an existing 4" PVC main line that runs to the street. Both lines will be subslab in the basement (currently dirt floor) and intersect at 90 degrees. What is the best way to tie into the existing? I planned to use a 45 degree bend...

There is even more in the way through the basement. As statjunk said, it is centrally located so there's no direct or easy route to the outside.

I am building a new 1st floor 1/2 bathroom near the center of my 2-story colonial house with a full basement. It will be 3' x 7', toilet on one end and pedestal sink at other end. I want to install a ceiling vent fan for odor control, but due to the location, there is no good path for venting...

The new full bathroom is on the opposite side of the house from existing 4" line on 2nd floor. The new 3" toilet drain will run from 2nd floor to basement ceiling, then 90 degree bend (w/cleanout) for about 15' along basement ceiling, then 3" tie in from new first floor powder room, then 90...

Anyone have any suggestions on this one? I would appreciate your help.

I drilled the cover of one out with a series of 1/2" drilled holes. The metal cover was soft and easy to drill through. Once I had drilled enough holes I was able to pry it out without damaging the threads and replace with a new brass cap. Make sure you have a new cap of the correct size...

I need to tie into my existing 4" PVC sewer pipe, which runs under the dirt floor in my basement, for a new bathroom. The new line will enter at 90 degrees and also needs to be beneath the dirt floor. I plan to pour a slab in the future. I plan to expose and remove a short section of the...

The house is circa 1890, so the system was installed later, but is still very old. I have moved some radiators successfully within the same room, but was working off an existing Tee. I understand the worst case, but would still like to proceed. I'm wondering what approach a professional...

My house has a two-pipe, single-loop hydronic heating system with cast iron radiators. I want to add a small cast iron radiator to a new 2nd floor bathroom. The pipes are all black metal with cast iron fittings. How do I tap into the 2.5" O.D. pipes in the basement to run new lines to the 2nd...