harveymasons
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Can someone explain what oakum is and how it is used? Seems like it is used to solder a lead joint?? Is this correct??
I have a second floor bathroom in which I can see the toilet connections from below as the ceiling of the 1st floor bathroom is exposed.
Seems like there is a lead pipe running horizontal for about 8 or 9 inches right below 2nd floor toilet which then connects to cast iron vertical pipe that drains out to the street.
While this connection is very sound w/ no signs of corrosion or leaks is it wise to leave it be or replace while I have the ceiling exposed?? ANd lastly is that oakum that is sealing the lead joint to the cast iron??
thanks in advance,
harvey
I have a second floor bathroom in which I can see the toilet connections from below as the ceiling of the 1st floor bathroom is exposed.
Seems like there is a lead pipe running horizontal for about 8 or 9 inches right below 2nd floor toilet which then connects to cast iron vertical pipe that drains out to the street.
While this connection is very sound w/ no signs of corrosion or leaks is it wise to leave it be or replace while I have the ceiling exposed?? ANd lastly is that oakum that is sealing the lead joint to the cast iron??
thanks in advance,
harvey