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Well, just an update. Had to replace line out to driveway. It was pretty bad. All is back together and on track again. Thanks all.

I wouls also check on Pool forums and Pool supply locations. Most hoses on pumps for pools our made from this corrugated type tubing. I am sure if there is something that can repair it, they would know about it. Just my thoughts...

Ahh, terra cotta is clay. I did not know that. That would fall in line with what phishfood said. He thought it reverted to clay pipe. How about you phish...any quesstamate for what I need done? First guy will be here at 11am this morning. Like I said, I am planning on replacing every thing...

Phishfood, I think it might be the clay that rotted it. The pipe all looked fine until I got further down line digging it out. It seems once it entered far enough under ground where it sat in clay, that is where it started looking bad. Does clay do that to cast? As for the replacement line...

Your not saying even the clean portion after 17 ft are you? If not, then yes, I am going to get estimate on from old toilet connector (you can see it in one of the pics abode) out to clean portion of pipe at 17 ft. Oh, I am definately getting 3. I got an estimate early on for the work I have...

Thanks Steve. House was built in the 50's. I am thinking they went from septic to sewage no more than 15-25 years back. I have been here for 12 years and place still had well water connected when I bought it. I'm hoping thats why I see new pipe and I won't have to go to far to fix current pipe.

Okay phishfood (and others with a trained eye) am I on the right track? Does it look like I have newer pipe downline. The 4 pictures are... 1.) picture taken 5 feet pastthe rotted/cracked area where I wanted to tie in. (pic 10) 2.) 10 feet past (pic 11) 3.) 17 feet past (Pic 12) 4.) 20 feet...

I'm not a plumber, but I am relatively sure a branch line is any line off a main (both water and sewage) that that would connect to a fixture like tub, sink etc. I am sure someone will correct me if I am wrong. See picture.

Well, I dug out around the pipe...Not good. Seems the further these pipes go, the worse they get. Right where I planned to tap in there is a crack and a hole. Time to call a plumber and get an estimate. Not that I could not do it, but quite frankly I am beat up and tired from what I have already...

Thanks phishfood. It was the old sink line that is rotted. The main seems in much better condition, I'll know more when I finish digging around it tomorrow. I was looking around for what I need based on your reply, and I saw this Flexible Saddle. Your thoughts on going this route to tie in the...

Okay guys, back for more adise. I cut the floor and the old kitchen drian did indeed cut straight across the floor. Perfect! Okay, not so perfect. Seems the pipe was in good shape until I got to the spot where I want to tie in. Cpmpletely rotted. And I am guessing that if I go further it will be...

I plan on running just normal copper tubing. So, no special wrapping needed on the run under the concrete, but use something where the lines enter and exit through the concrete. Got it. Thanks a lot. PS, I may be back once I get into the job...LOL

Hey guys, one follow up. The water lines I am running to the center of the kitchen...I plan to run them in the trench I am digging under the concrete. Any special wrapping of the pipes or tips? Thanks

Okay, I see what it is and how it is used. Seems easy enough.

Not sure what that is, But I will research it. Thanks

Thanks Phishfood Stevemachine, Looking at my picture where it says "Main Drain line (existing)' Right where the arrow is pointing is where my vent pipe to roof is attached. That's not going to work????

Hello all, Just looking for some helpful information for my Kithen make-over. Information... I am planning on moving my sink from a current inside wall to the center of the kitchen. My first level (Kitchen level) of my home is on a 4" slab. My home was built in the late 50's. There is a...