Recent content by Dan Wolf

Thanks

I’m more so interested in the feasibility of the connection methods

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I have a working outlet on a finished wall. I’m turning that blank walls space into a faux hearth... building a very shallow (6” deep) framed bump out under a shelf, and installing an electric fireplace/heater insert into that. My issue is that the fireplace connects with a bulky 3-prong plug...

Ian, just so I understand what you’re saying, could you clarify what you mean by a spread of rust? (Does using a saw as opposed to a grinder solve a problem even though it’ll take longer?) Also, I want to understand what you and Terry mean by the pipe being supported. This is coming from the...

Understood. Thanks again for your help and for sharing your knowledge. Hopefully I can pay it forward in the future.

Yup, just saw he same recommendation doing some googling? Any advice to/not to try clean, use a sealing product, and replace the coupler? Understood this isn’t the best course either.

Good point. I’m pretty handy, but haven’t cut a cast iron pipe before. Any experience on your end? Do I just budget enough time and several reciprocating saw blades? I’m comfortable being the PVC up, no problem. Thanks for the help!

You’re correct, it’s a crack. I’m finally getting around to actively testing it as I post this. What’s me best fix? (I’m assuming a 24” coupling is less than ideal?)

How do I replace and fix this? The base trim in my basement bathroom was soft them molded, clearly it wasn’t typical moisture. I demolished the area and found wet framing, and then realized the waste line neoprene/silicone coupling or sleeve was leaking just slightly each time the upstairs...