Hello. I'm remodeling a 1950's bathroom, and the toilet drain is an old lead pipe connecting to a cast iron closet bend (see picture below). I've been reviewing the other threads on this site, and it looks like I have two options:
1. Remove the lead pipe at the CI hub and use a doughnut connector to run PVC up to the toilet flange. From what I've read, I will have to drill the lead connection with 1/4" bits and use an old screwdriver or a chisel to chip out the lead. There may be a brass ferrel that needs to be muscled out too. Or...
2. Remove the CI closet bend at the horizontal CI hub and install a doughnut connector and new PVC closet bend. This will also require drilling and chiseling the lead connection at the hub.
My question: Is one of these options better or easier than the other? Or is there another option?
Thanks!
1. Remove the lead pipe at the CI hub and use a doughnut connector to run PVC up to the toilet flange. From what I've read, I will have to drill the lead connection with 1/4" bits and use an old screwdriver or a chisel to chip out the lead. There may be a brass ferrel that needs to be muscled out too. Or...
2. Remove the CI closet bend at the horizontal CI hub and install a doughnut connector and new PVC closet bend. This will also require drilling and chiseling the lead connection at the hub.
My question: Is one of these options better or easier than the other? Or is there another option?
Thanks!