NSB00
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I opened up a bathroom wall so that I could reroute a vent pipe that obstructs a cold air return channel.
There are 3 inputs to this pipe: 2" from toilet in this bathroom, 1-1/2" from basement laundry tub, 1-1/2" from basement bathroom sink rough-in (never installed).
My plan is to shorten the galvanized steel 2" vent pipe so that it can run horizontally within the soffit space rather than horizontally within the wall. The new horizontal pipe section will be PVC. The branches that connect to the vent pipe will be extended upward using PVC.
I understand that I will need to anchor the 2" vent pipe with riser clamps before cutting so that the pipe doesn't drop out of the roof. Since this bathroom is on the main floor and it's a 2-story house, one clamp will be added in the attic and one clamp will be added on the floor immediately above this bath.
I don't see any good easy way to cut the pipe to get a square cut. It's going to be a little awkward working in that space. I guess my best options are a reciprocating saw or a hacksaw with fresh blades and work slowly.
Any tips are welcome.
Thanks
There are 3 inputs to this pipe: 2" from toilet in this bathroom, 1-1/2" from basement laundry tub, 1-1/2" from basement bathroom sink rough-in (never installed).
My plan is to shorten the galvanized steel 2" vent pipe so that it can run horizontally within the soffit space rather than horizontally within the wall. The new horizontal pipe section will be PVC. The branches that connect to the vent pipe will be extended upward using PVC.
I understand that I will need to anchor the 2" vent pipe with riser clamps before cutting so that the pipe doesn't drop out of the roof. Since this bathroom is on the main floor and it's a 2-story house, one clamp will be added in the attic and one clamp will be added on the floor immediately above this bath.
I don't see any good easy way to cut the pipe to get a square cut. It's going to be a little awkward working in that space. I guess my best options are a reciprocating saw or a hacksaw with fresh blades and work slowly.
Any tips are welcome.
Thanks