Al S
Engineer
Hello,
I have a 1955 cast iron hub with a 2 in galvanized pipe in what looks like 3 inch cast iron hub with a lead joint. The hub and pipe are vertical and I am seeking advice as to removing the lead that surrounds the pipe.
I've seen examples of drilling out the joint with dozens of holes using a 1/4 drill. Other examples involved heating the joint with map gas. My concern is whether there is a way to remove the joint without the the packing or hunks of lead falling into the cast iron pipe, given that the cast iron is vertical.
Thank you,
Al
I have a 1955 cast iron hub with a 2 in galvanized pipe in what looks like 3 inch cast iron hub with a lead joint. The hub and pipe are vertical and I am seeking advice as to removing the lead that surrounds the pipe.
I've seen examples of drilling out the joint with dozens of holes using a 1/4 drill. Other examples involved heating the joint with map gas. My concern is whether there is a way to remove the joint without the the packing or hunks of lead falling into the cast iron pipe, given that the cast iron is vertical.
Thank you,
Al
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