Should I Do Anything With This Connection To Soil Pipe

[HugeWesty]

This connection from the toilet to soil pipe outside doesnt seem robust, however I haven't had any issues and there's no sign of any issues etc.

I was just going to box in the ugly sight.... However now I am wondering whether I should get a plumber round to fix a new one/make the connection better?

Any thoughts?

Thanks

 

[CBW]

If it ain’t broke, no need to fix it. Up to you in you want to replace it.

 

[HugeWesty]

If it ain’t broke, no need to fix it. Up to you in you want to replace it.

How big of job to fix it though? I might have a plumber round for other jobs soon, so thinking whilst the hood is up...

 

[CBW]

How big of job to fix it though? I might have a plumber round for other jobs soon, so thinking whilst the hood is up...

Depends what’s connected the other end, probably cast iron, which how much would you want to do? A ful, stack, the branch only - leaving a mismatch outside? Do any other services connect to the stack?

 

[HugeWesty]

Depends what’s connected the other end, probably cast iron, which how much would you want to do? A ful, stack, the branch only - leaving a mismatch outside? Do any other services connect to the stack?

Yes its a cast soil pipe. No other services connect.

The OCD aspect of me, just looks at it - and thinks it looks messy and not the best connection - therefore just make it look a bit better and give me some reassurance that all fittings etc are new before I box in.

 

[StephenStephen]

If you box in with something like this: PENDOCK-3-PIECE-JOINTED-8MM-MELAMINE-BOILER-PIPE-CASING-BOX-KIT-500mm-HIGH then if (unlikely) any problems develop later you can easily access it.

 

[CBW]

Ok, here’s what to consider: factor in cost of scaffold or mobile working platform (if required), cost of all the parts and labour and any making good.

 

[Hugh Jaleak]

Looks more like lead to me, I'd leave well alone unless planning on major alterations.