Reconnecting WC to cast iron soil pipe - and plumbers hemp ?

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I am reconnecting my wc pan back to the original cast iron socket - which has a 3.5 inch internal pipe dia - flanging out to 5.5 inches - so can't use a push fit connector.

The last time I did this I packed some nylon rope around the spigot of the pan and made a seal with Plumbers Mait. As well as initially bedding some Mait between the mating faces of the iron pipe and pan spigot.

However this time round, I noticed the directions on the tub of Plumbers Mait said I should use something called 'plumbers hemp'.

Do I have to use this ? or will nylon rope do again ?

Thanks
 
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Why not buy a muliquik pan connector for the job.

do a google on their website and choose the one that fits.
 
Thanks.
Looked at their website www.multikwik.com and found a suitable connector. Which will save me alot of hassle.
Will have to order this tho - as nobody has the one I want in stock.
Cheers
 

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