adding a new waste to cast iron pipe

[snakeeyes]

Hi kevplumb, so, can i break into this and use it for a drain for the kitchen sink? and is a strap on boss the way to go? cheers

 

[doitall]

I wonder what the overflow pipes for.

 

[namsag]

Could it be to let water out

 

[doitall]

Hi kevplumb, so, can i break into this and use it for a drain for the kitchen sink? and is a strap on boss the way to go? cheers

I think you should find out where it goes first, It may not be to the main drain.

Can we see the top part of the pipe.

 

[snakeeyes]

si is this ok to use for a drain and is a strap on boss the way to go? cheers

 

[snakeeyes]

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• snakeeyes
• 26 Sep 2009
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this is the top part of the pipe

 

[cmother1]

Yep - it's definitely a vent - can't be anything else with that 45 degree tee up the way it is. I wouldn't try putting anything down it until you know where the end comes out underground - could be a couple of feet up the wall of an inspection chamber. Also watch out for pipe being choked with rust flakes that have fallen off over the millennia. You'd be better off replacing the whole thing really.

 

[doitall]

OK, so it's definitely a vent pipe, can you see where in joins the inspection chamber.

 

[snakeeyes]

no, cant see an inspection chamber

 

[doitall]

Big square thing about 21/2 ft x 2 ft in the ground for cleaning

 

[snakeeyes]

had a dig around, cant find an inspection bit

 

[cmother1]

If you can't find one on your property, and neighbours have the same type of house as you, have a look over the fence to see where theirs is. It's amazing how often people put something over man-holes (paving, concrete, sheds, bookcases etc)

 

[snakeeyes]

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• snakeeyes
• 26 Sep 2009
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found this, its an old drain, the water is running away nicely, still cat find an inspection cover, do you think i can use the iron down pipe for my kitchen sink? cheers

 

[cmother1]

No. Not without knowing what happens to it after it goes underground.

The old gully doesn't appear to have any waste pipes near it. Is it in a low spot and hence a surface water drain? If so there's no telling what happens to any water that goes down it.

Do any of your mates have a metal detector? Could be useful for playing "hunt the manhole".

Those paving slabs could be covering a multitude. Try taking a peek under them. (Just hope no one's done a 'Brookside' on you )

 

[kevplumb]

methinks capping the top and bombing the stack might be an idea