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PVC to Cast leak
Today I finally caved and had a plumber replace my main 4” cast in the basement. On top of being very messy and not cleaning up, they left me with a leak. I assume they caulked this with lead and oakum. Is this the preferred method? Why not just cut it slightly before the wye and use a Fernco...- GregRRR
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- cast iron caulk connections leak main drain pvc
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Sick of mopping up the floor
I have been having trouble with my washer machine drain overflowing after large loads . The grey washer machine hose drains into the 2” standpipe which sits about 1 1/2 ft higher than the washer. After a few overflows, I tried a new, taller standpipe and that did not help. Above the Sani-tee is...- GregRRR
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- backed up help please overflow washer drain line washing machine
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- Forum: General Plumbing Help