Dan Laffitte
PNWSooner
First time, long time - and thanks in advance. Information from this forum helped me update all the water piping in my new, old house.
I have a 1938 fixer and am working to remodel a 1/2 bath. I think most of my questions were answered in a similar forum question here (https://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?posts/638462/). The lead pipe leading up to my toilet is in good shape, it's just that the flange at the top has broken. I have read that I should not install a closet flange that slips into the lead pipe and tightens from compression because the lead pipe would not keep its form. Assuming that's the case, and I cannot install a new flange, I assume my solution would be similar to that suggested in the referenced forum. Remove down to the hub and replace with ABS or PVC pipe. Assuming that's the best solution, I think I have a little brass to deal with and wondered how this complicates things.
1. Is the best solution to drill out the brass connector and lead pipe above?
2. Anything special to get the brass out of the iron stack pipe? Or, would I just drill through the brass in places and start working it out?
Thanks
I have a 1938 fixer and am working to remodel a 1/2 bath. I think most of my questions were answered in a similar forum question here (https://terrylove.com/forums/index.php?posts/638462/). The lead pipe leading up to my toilet is in good shape, it's just that the flange at the top has broken. I have read that I should not install a closet flange that slips into the lead pipe and tightens from compression because the lead pipe would not keep its form. Assuming that's the case, and I cannot install a new flange, I assume my solution would be similar to that suggested in the referenced forum. Remove down to the hub and replace with ABS or PVC pipe. Assuming that's the best solution, I think I have a little brass to deal with and wondered how this complicates things.
1. Is the best solution to drill out the brass connector and lead pipe above?
2. Anything special to get the brass out of the iron stack pipe? Or, would I just drill through the brass in places and start working it out?
Thanks