cutting cast iron soil pipe

HiZ · 29 Sep 2006

Hi, I have a cast iron soil pipe connected to my old pan which im about to remove and replace. I guess i need to use a multi-fit or whatever they are called which will convert. The problem is that the cast pipe has an inspection plate just near the flange to the pan and I boubt a multi-fit would get enough purchase.

I'll probably just cut the pipe back and fit a flexible plastic one so how do i cut the cast iron?

Rent a chain cutter from HSS?

cheers

J..M · 29 Sep 2006

Angle grinder

Nige F · 29 Sep 2006

chain cutter will be less mess.......if you can manouver it round the pipe ....I`ve used them in the dim+distant

Gasguru · 29 Sep 2006

Hack saw+elbow grease - only takes half an hour to cut + half hour for arm to recover.

Moz · 29 Sep 2006

Angle grinder

when you do your 1st cut around go 3" above cut around again,
pull out section,
then put an old rag down wedged in the pipe end as all that rust an some shards are a nightmare to get out if they drop down into the drain

ChrisR · 29 Sep 2006

A reciprocating saw with the right blade will do them if you can get access, but usually end up with a small angle grider with the guard removed cos that's all that will go in. Dangerous, noisy, messy.

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cutting cast iron soil pipe

HiZ

J..M

Nige F

Gasguru

Moz

ChrisR

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