Replacing a cast iron sewer pipe doesn't have to be a nightmare this DIY guide walks you through cutting and swapping it with ...

In the 1890s, cast iron soil pipe emerged as the plumbing pipe material of choice in the United States. The term “soil pipe” was used as it described the functional purpose: to remove soiled effluents ...

This video from Charlotte Pipe shows a sound test of various DWV plumbing systems. Materials tested are cast iron soil pipe, solid wall PVC and foam core PVC, with and without insulation products.

While there are a lot of ways to deal with this problem, we believe the best solution is to replace the PVC with a section of no-hub cast iron. Use no-hub couplings to connect the cast iron to the ...

Your drain and vent pipes are nearly 80 years old and at this age, cast iron is going to rust and deteriorate. The odor you mention tells us that the bell joints are leaking.

The chase for the PVC will allow extra room for elbows, and wyes, such.<br><br>This is cast iron, from what I've seen, black iron (steel) is usually smaller diameter, and is common for gas lines.