alex17
New Member
Problem: Between my 2nd and 3rd floors, we have a long (~10') stretch of CI pipe running fr 3rd fl bathroom to stack, sloped just enough to keep things flowing, but not much. Towards the stack end (lower end of the flat slope), the pipe has rotted through and is leaking -- I'm guessing water has sat in there over the years and finally just came through.
Solution?
1. Our plumber recommends taking out the rotten portion of pipe, a bit to each side, and replacing w/ CI.
2. I'm inclined to take out the whole horizontal (almost) section running to tub / sink / toilet junction uphill, and to stack connector downhill. I'm worried if we just cut out a section, the rest of the near-horizontal pipe may well rot before too long and I don't want to rip out plaster and flooring yet again when that happens.
So: your advice? 1. How much to remove / replace? And 2. with CI, or PVC?
Either way, I'm not competent to do this, I'll have our plumber do the job. I'm looking for guidance so I'm more informed about our options.
Thanks very much.
Solution?
1. Our plumber recommends taking out the rotten portion of pipe, a bit to each side, and replacing w/ CI.
2. I'm inclined to take out the whole horizontal (almost) section running to tub / sink / toilet junction uphill, and to stack connector downhill. I'm worried if we just cut out a section, the rest of the near-horizontal pipe may well rot before too long and I don't want to rip out plaster and flooring yet again when that happens.
So: your advice? 1. How much to remove / replace? And 2. with CI, or PVC?
Either way, I'm not competent to do this, I'll have our plumber do the job. I'm looking for guidance so I'm more informed about our options.
Thanks very much.