Recent content by victorhall

Yup - intended for gas, and no, they did not ream/debur any of the pipe, although that's the least of my worries with threads like this...kind of disappointing really. Thanks for the input! This guy is going back! -Vic

Hello all, I'd love to get your expert opinion on these NPT threads. Are these acceptable for use, or should I send them back? I don't have the expert eye, and they look questionable to me. - Material is 1" domestic black pipe (21' stick was cut to length) - Cut by my the fabrication shop at...

Hello all, This forum has been a tremendous help. I would love for the experts to chime in on my proposed layout, and let me know if I'm messing anything up, or over-complicating things. I'm most worried about having wet-vented properly. Thanks in advance for your help! House is...

Pay it forward WOOHOO! Poured my first lead and oakum joint. No fuss, it appears to be leadk-tight, and I'm feeling a nice sense of accomplishment. You pros, feel free to criticize the work! If I did it wrong, I'd like to know. And hopefully someone can learn from any mistakes I may have...

Thanks all for the replies. I'm leaning heavily towards the cast iron stub, with a lead/oakum joint. Just gotta find a supply store locally that'll cut me off a few inches of 2" cast iron...or I'll just have 9'8" of "extra" pipe laying around :) I've read that you can lead directly onto...

Hi Tom, Thanks for the reply! I did try the rubber insert with the PVC already sleeved, and it was still fairly loose. What's the scoop on caulking ferrules? Do they provide a leak-tight seal? I wonder if they're allowed by Code (I'm under the International Plumber's Code in my area.) -Vic

Hello all, I've been a huge fan of this forum, and have found many good answers on this site before thanks to the search engine. This time, however, I ran into a snag that's got me stumped, and greatly appreciate your sage advice! I've got a 2" cast iron hub sticking out of the ground...