It looks terribly rusty in these pictures, but the flash really exaggerates it.
The metal is lead. I have never seen both lead and cast iron together like that. Usually it would be one or the other.
Is this on concrete or do you have access below?Weird! And thank you for the response! What is the purpose of the lead sheath? Is it safe to cut with a grinder, or should I get something like sheet-metal cutters to avoid too much dust?
Concrete, so unfortunately no access underneath.Is this on concrete or do you have access below?
Is the cast Iron just a short piece left in there to hold the shape while the did the concrete?Concrete, so unfortunately no access underneath.
I don't believe so - you can hear gurgling way down in the pipe when other water is running throughout the house, so I believe it is hooked up, and you can definitely get a smell of some sewer gasses if you leave the cap off. Is there a better way I should verify that?Is the cast Iron just a short piece left in there to hold the shape while the did the concrete?
I was thinking maybe the cast iron was just 6 or 8 inches long but best you wait for some one that is more knowledgeable about what you have.I don't believe so - you can hear gurgling way down in the pipe when other water is running throughout the house, so I believe it is hooked up, and you can definitely get a smell of some sewer gasses if you leave the cap off. Is there a better way I should verify that?
I appreciate the help!I was thinking maybe the cast iron was just 6 or 8 inches long but best you wait for some one that is more knowledgeable about what you have.
I don't know, usually you get lead instead of cast. just for the last foot or so. pipe protector sounds as good as anything. How high is the cast iron to what will be the finished floor?My dad had a plumber friend look at pictures and he said there had been a toilet installed in the past that was ripped out and the lead sheath and flange was left in place. He said the lead can be cut out and a new flange installed and it should be good to go. Lead was probably used to control moisture since the pipe goes underground.
You will need to cut it lowerCast iron is about 3/4 inch over the finished floor.
It was used so the concrete was not poured tight to the riser making the install of the flange tough. We still do it today but with buckets or wooden boxes or larger pipes. We take it off on the finish though.