Jim Jensen
Well-Known Member
2 bath sinks are back to back, have cast iron pipes that are leaded?? Oakum'd ?? into the 4" c.i. vent stack I would like to eventually replace all the cast iron under the house, and while I am remodeling the master bath, figured I should cut out the vent stack, and replace it, down to the floor, at least.... There is room behind the pipe to get a soil pipe cutter chain around it, as the wall is framed with 2 x 8's.... I have not removed the sink and toilet yet, as I don't want to go down to 1 bathroom, til I have to.... these 2 sinks have been slow draining, off and on, for last 2 years, I figure there is corrosion in those small 1" or 1 -1/2" horizontal (lead??) drain pipes.... and, *why* did they wrap them in what looks like window screen.....???