Re: Any tricks to removing the cleanout stub from a Cast Iron Pipe?

Posted by Bud...Suncoast Plumbing Inc. on May 21, 1999 at 07:25:18:
In response to Re: Any tricks to removing the cleanout stub from a Cast Iron Pipe?
Jimbo: Getting an old clean out plug out of a cast iron fitting can be a booger. If you have already broken the cap in an effort to remove it try this. If the cap is brass, get a good sharp cold chistle and carefully cut the cap from the center to the threaded area, then tap the cap so that it folds in a little. Carefull that none of the cap falls into the pipe while your working on it. If the cap is cast iron you may have to use a sawzall and abrasive blade to get it out. As far as anything being wrong with your plan.. ..follow the instructions that are provided by the mfg. of the pump kit....Bud

Posted by Bud...Suncoast Plumbing Inc. on May 21, 1999 at 07:25:18:

In response to Re: Any tricks to removing the cleanout stub from a Cast Iron Pipe?

Jimbo: Getting an old clean out plug out of a cast iron fitting can be a booger. If you have already broken the cap in an effort to remove it try this. If the cap is brass, get a good sharp cold chistle and carefully cut the cap from the center to the threaded area, then tap the cap so that it folds in a little. Carefull that none of the cap falls into the pipe while your working on it. If the cap is cast iron you may have to use a sawzall and abrasive blade to get it out.
As far as anything being wrong with your plan..
..follow the instructions that are provided by the mfg. of the pump kit....Bud

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