main waste line repair in basement

11-18-2012, 08:08 AM	#1
DKPE Newbie   Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 1	main waste line repair in basement I need to replace a straight six foot section of cast iron waste pipe that is rotted and leaking. The old line has a flare on one end and a straight end where it fits into the other end of the line. How do I make the connections using pvc pipe

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11-18-2012, 08:22 AM	#2
oh'mike Super Moderator   Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,291	main waste line repair in basement Rubber doughnut and Fernco rubber coupling--- at the hub---slip the rubber ring onto the PVC pipe---then use a hammer and wood block to drive the pipe/hub adapter (doughnut) into the hub---- __________________ New members: Adding your location to your profile helps in many ways.--M--