3" copper closet flange

[billhayton]

Yes, this house has all copper sewer lines. I need to find a 3'" closet flange in copper.

Are they out there?

Help

Bill

 

[BAPlumber]

yes, they are out there. I'd use plastic (ABS/PVC) and transition to copper.

 

[Sponsor]

 

[TMB9862]

Your local plumbing supply probably stocks them.

 

[billhayton]

hard to find

I appreciate the feedback.. I could cut pipe and transition to ABS, but that requires a hole in ceiling. It would be easier to sweat a new 3" flange.

Plumbing supply has never heard of 3' flange in copper

 

[Redwood]

Might want to ask for a brass one... They might have that!

 

[hj]

flange

Brass is the only kind they would have, but any competent plumbing supply counter man would know that, and also what he is looking for.

 

[TMB9862]

Competent counter man? Where is the rolling laughing smiley?

 

[Lee Polowczuk]

I know they have them in brass....i have one sitting in the workshop..

seems like copper would be too soft for a flange

 

[Herk]

Yes, they are available in copper.
At least there was at one time, A stock photo of an old home.

 

[Redwood]

Well thats the first I've ever seen!
Sure have seen a bunch of brass though...

 

[TMB9862]

Go with the brass if they have a choice, cheaper and sturdier. Copper solders to brass just as well as it does to copper.
Just be sure they don't give you a brass flange for a lead bend.

 

[Herk]

I have a copper flange out in the shop in case I ever need it, which is unlikely. The biggest problem with an existing house is the danger of using a torch in a confined space. It's easier to cut something off and adapt to plastic.

 

[Construct30]

Not really a DIY thing to do. Just try to solder a brass toilet flange with a $20 torch and propane.