WC Pan replacement

[Chris.J]

I have to replace an old (1965) S trap pan. It's mortared into the top of a (salt glazed?) pipe in a concrete floor.
Whats the best way of removing it without breaking the pipe flange?

 

[chrishutt]

Almost impossible, in my experience. Accept that the drain socket will go and you'll have to connect into the bore of the drain pipe using a suitable WC connector - lots on the market, even ? shaped ones which you might need (Multikwik, McAlpine, Polypipe, etc.)

 

[ChrisR]

Not saying I've done many (3?) but I 've never broken one taking the pan out. Smash the pan up of course, and bung the hole with a rag.

But then, in every case, I've removed the flange anyway, with varying degrees of care, cos they look naff.

Angle grinder is ohso messy.
A line of masonry-drilled 4mm holes gives you a start to chip your way round from.

 

[Chris.J]

Thanks guys; it seems you have to be called Chris to remove one of these!

 

[fitz1]

remove cistern, sit on floor in front of pan, and using base of feet , give big kick.