Hi,
We're installing a new bathroom and the plumber has specified he is going to replace the original 1930s cast iron soil pipe that runs the height of the house with plastic to the ground. Is this the done thing? As far as I can tell there's absolutely nothing wrong with the cast and it seems a bit un-necessary. The only reason he's given is that modern fittings don't reliably fit onto old cast stuff like this.
Any thoughts?
We're installing a new bathroom and the plumber has specified he is going to replace the original 1930s cast iron soil pipe that runs the height of the house with plastic to the ground. Is this the done thing? As far as I can tell there's absolutely nothing wrong with the cast and it seems a bit un-necessary. The only reason he's given is that modern fittings don't reliably fit onto old cast stuff like this.
Any thoughts?