Lead and cast iron waste lines SUCK!

[Remodeling Maidiac]

I guess you could say it was a "shitty" day

 

[White 6]

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I guess you could say it was a "shitty" day
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I hate plumbing.

 

[Notaradical60]

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I guess you could say it was a "shitty" day
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The problem with replacing them is. they were there before the walls and finished ceilings. Second floor baths are the worst. The 4 inch cast is probably rotten too Good luck looks like you got'er done, demo is the worst.

 

[Notaradical60]

I hate plumbing.

Shark bites behind walls are not a great Idea. Just sayin'!

 

[Moonglow]

You'd really enjoy the sewer systems from the houses built in the early 1900's, I have..

 

[Remodeling Maidiac]

Shark bites behind walls are not a great Idea. Just sayin'!

They last as long as sweat fittings. I've had tons of sweated joints that were leaking when I tear apart bathrooms. Or just valves in general. Of all the pex I've demoed only one failed and it was quite old. They have the same rubber seals in them as any other valve that's behind the wall.
Now if you don't properly clean & install right you will have issues. In the 25 or so years I've used them I've never had an issue.

 

[Remodeling Maidiac]

I hate plumbing.

I don't mind pvc and abs.

 

[White 6]

Shark bites behind walls are not a great Idea. Just sayin'!

I hate plumbing, but have had good luck with Shark Bites. I have two or three in my attic. Quest pipe, not an option. His CPVC, excellent.

 

[Notaradical60]

They last as long as sweat fittings. I've had tons of sweated joints that were leaking when I tear apart bathrooms. Or just valves in general. Of all the pex I've demoed only one failed and it was quite old. They have the same rubber seals in them as any other valve that's behind the wall.
Now if you don't properly clean & install right you will have issues. In the 25 or so years I've used them I've never had an issue.

Pex is great pro press fittings are very good too thanks for the input. proper installation is what most people don't get right. Any doubts call "the Guy" Thanks gramps

 

[Notaradical60]

You'd really enjoy the sewer systems from the houses built in the early 1900's, I have..

I've seen "Wooden Waterlines" that were still working before being replaced.

 

[Moonglow]

I've seen "Wooden Waterlines" that were still working before being replaced.

ceramic ones are the ones I like the most.

 

[Remodeling Maidiac]

I did a shower

Pex is great pro press fittings are very good too thanks for the input. proper installation is what most people don't get right. Any doubts call "the Guy" Thanks gramps

About 15 years ago that had 18 heads and a built in jacuzzi in the center. It had a control box for all the water leads and was run by a computer that synchronized the water pulses, led lighting and music all together. Massive 60k shower. The majority of the piping ran through a very tall attic and I missed the insulation on 2 pipes. They froze solid and I had to go out with a hair dryer to thaw them out. Had it been copper it would have burst.