Rainwater Iron Pipe

[aaront]

I want to run an existing cast iron rainwater down pipe into a drain a few meters away.

Is it possible to attach modern plastic fittings to the bottom of it or do I need to replace the whole thing.

Thanks in advance.

 

[breezer]

yes you can, but it depends on the size of the existing rainwater pipe as to if you can get a suitable size "adaptor" also the cast iron pipe will rust from the inside out, why not change the whole lot now rather than wait untill winter when you find the existing pipe has got another hole in it.

 

[masona]

Depending on your area some local planning will not let you switch from cast iron to plastic pipe in conservation area and storm water must go to soakaway. (I give up!)

 

[aaront]

I have 2 cast iron rainwater downpipes to replace. One of them goes into a freshwater drain (well, it goes 6 inches to the left of the drain and needs moving) the other empties onto the concrete surface adjacent to my exterior wall - hence damp problems.

 

[robmorphet]

aaront, where are you based? I need a re-cliamed cast iron end piece as I "managed" to swip the end off one whilst trimming a yew tree. Doh! Would be interested in buying one to replace. House bulit 1935.

 

[aaront]

Rob - I'm in East Finchley, N2 North london.

You're welcome to the pipework when they come down.

 

[cobweb]

Blimey aaront, I'm only a little way down the 406 from you. Small world, eh?

 

[breezer]

smaller than you think, i live next door to you

 

[aaront]

In that case can you recommend any good CORGI registered plumbers who would be willing to inspect & connect the new combi boiler I am installing?

All the pipework will be in place I just want someone to double check my qork and connect the gas supply at both ends.