How to replace leaking cast iron pipe. Save a ton of money!

[@micpep]

The camera shake give a great idea of how everything's shaking🤣! Thanks for the video!

[@rickhamilton2332]

Two things....First, you had some good luck cutting that pipe. I use the same blades and it often takes me as long to get a cut started into the cast iron as it did for you to cut that entire piece. I did see someone else using Diablo thick metal blades recently and may give them a try next time I have to cut cast iron. Second, I do not understand why people watch videos like this and then have to leave snarky-a$$ comments. They have no idea that the client just needed a short-term fix, but yet they feel the need to rip the person who posted the video. You did what the client needed/wanted, and it worked. That's all that matters. I guess some people are so insecure in life that they have to berate others to make themselves feel better. That has to be a great way to live.

[@ozarkhandyman7031]

Thanks for the kind comment. Your right, the viewers are only seeing a tidbit of what is actually going on.

[@nandisaand5287]

Wow, that blade cut thru that pipe like butter.

[@ozarkhandyman7031]

Right?

[@marvellstarks2434]

Showing the progress on putting the pipe on would of been priceless

[@kennethwallace5168]

I've used those blades...they work but it's still a son of a gun! I also bought a ratchet tool that sets the proper torque on those bands.

[@ozarkhandyman7031]

Have to look into the ratchet torque.

[@MrDarren5012]

Then you haven’t cut out much cast iron,,,lol…those new blades go through it like butter compared to the other

[@Brahman12105]

What is the name? Who does joint two pipe pvc to ci? Plz reply sir..... I need more information about joint .

[@ozarkhandyman7031]

Fernco fitting

[@mts7274]

So the PVC is the same diameter as the cast iron, and you just butt the sections together and the rubber sleeves and clamps will keep it from leaking?

[@ozarkhandyman7031]

The pipes are slightly different in size, but the Fernco fitting is designed to go from cast iron to pvc. They work very well, with no leaks

[@MrDarren5012]

Should be using mission bands not ferncos and should have replace it from fitting to next fitting…

[@ozarkhandyman7031]

I’ve learned since, the repair was only a quick one to get by for a few weeks, the building was scheduled for a complete renovation.

[@radiantonion8615]

excellent vid.

[@G0hugyrs3lf]

Great job. How much does a plumber charge for something like this?

[@ozarkhandyman7031]

Around 1K

[@emilyyang7087]

@@ozarkhandyman7031 Wow, you did amazing fix. I am curious why plumbers charge unreasonable price. It does not seem to take very long hours.

[@ozarkhandyman7031]

Permits, lic, the blade I use is almost $50, and its messy.@@emilyyang7087

[@emilyyang7087]

I bought the same blade for my 4" 100 years old cast iron pipe underground. It worked very well. Thanks for your great video, which gave me inspiration!@@ozarkhandyman7031

[@thatotherguy1]

Nice job!! Zip, zip, done!

[@Brandon-no3vc]

Do you have a vid of where that hooks up to septic tank?

[@James81234]

Some areas have fireproof and environmental requirements for building, so they require to use cast iron pipe and the copper pipe for water. You cannot put the pvc or abs pipes on the cast iron pipe. and that work temporally fix the problem. The cast iron pipe is over 50 years and rotten inside.

[@ozarkhandyman7031]

True, however our codes currently allow.

[@frank3stangs]

Great video!! What did you charge for this fix?

[@Ryan-ii3vi]

A little over $400

[@frank3stangs]

@@Ryan-ii3vi nice! How long did it take?

[@Ryan-ii3vi]

About an hour I believe

[@frank3stangs]

@@Ryan-ii3vi nice! I'm in plumbing too. I'm subbing! I don't have any videos yet!

[@josephkaminer2337]

I would of liked to of seen the full installation of pvc to cast iron.

[@ozarkhandyman7031]

Ya, I’ll try better next time. I get in work mode and forget to film!

[@jeffdinkleburg4773]

You mean illegal hack job repair mode and forget to record because your too afraid someone’s gunna find out your an unlicensed POS? Yeah that’s what I thought lmao. Clown

[@jeffdinkleburg4773]

I should be thanking you though, because when handy Joe morons like you fuck shit up you CREATE work for REAL, LICENSED, PLUMBERS like me to come in and do the job RIGHT. So thank you handy Joe, please continue to mess shit up and create work for me and all the other plumbers out there:)

[@JTTTTx]

Plumber here-Sorry, but Fernco clamps aren’t allowed inside of the building envelope- only the stainless steel banded style is approved. And as others have said, it looks like the crack is fully into the hub. Should have gone one further.

[@ozarkhandyman7031]

You are correct, Thanks

[@jaresio]

It appears to be a nice cheap, low-cost fix, but... hmm... I don't think the way it's been made it's going to be very durable.

[@candyalongi3533]

So why didn't you change as much of that old cast as you could have ..we just did ours and cut out a really big section of that old pipe

[@ozarkhandyman7031]

@@candyalongi3533 the entire facility was going to be renovated as soon a the school year was over. They didn’t want to do anymore than needed to get by.

[@rogermccaslin5963]

Looks like the crack went all the way into the hub. That piece you left (if it's cracked) will fail.

[@everythingrc3127]

One question can you weld it or would it be better to cut behind the hub ?

[@rogermccaslin5963]

@@everythingrc3127 I'm not a welder but from what I've heard, cast Iron need to be preheated before welding so that would probably be an issue that would make welding impractical. Besides that, the cast iron is cracked because it's failing as a whole. By that I mean the entire length of pipe will crack in a relatively short amount of time. Same goes for fittings. It makes more sense to replace the failed part than try some questionable spot repair when you are going to have more failure in the near future.

[@eegg6954]

Fernco couplings legal anywhere?

[@ozarkhandyman7031]

Yep, actually the only thing I could find locally.

[@eegg6954]

@@ozarkhandyman7031 The reason codes require the no-hub couplings which are Ferncos with a metal shield is that the unshielded ones can droop, and mice love to eat through the rubber. Many municipalities only allow these Ferncos under ground. But I have used them and they're still doing fine after 40 years...

[@bradhaenitsch1145]

Need solid bands bud

[@chadlevitan7886]

What would you expect from a "handyman" showing you the "proper" way to plumb? My man's don't know what he don't know, that's how a hack is born!

[@ozarkhandyman7031]

Live and Learn, thanks.

[@chadlevitan7886]

@@ozarkhandyman7031 Respect for taking ownership. Next time you'll do better I'm sure. Be safe out there

[@Matt-e2j]

It was TEMPORARY, Karen..............TEMPORARY !

[@diytwoincollege7079]

That pipe was f&@ked!

[@stevenfoust3782]

That electrical is a real shitshow.

[@billcryer3389]

Bad install, should of used mission bands. Who trained this guy

[@willox3972]

That really showed a lot. The pipe mysteriously appeared on there. Dude! Show it step by step.

[@JeronimoStilton14]

It’s a pipe with two what appear to be rubber connections, as it says in the video he cut it slightly shorter than the gap, then just stuck it up there. Not sure id use that kind of joiner, but I’m no plumber so maybe that really is the best connection

[@Matt-e2j]

Tell your Mom that I said , "Hello". @willox

[@davidsundquist1845]

bad vid no info

[@stevenfoust3782]

Wrong fernco!

[@ozarkhandyman7031]

Yep, this has been taken care of. Thanks

[@darringyurich5672]

What would the right fernco be? Is it a solid band fernco?

[@davidater9]

@@darringyurich5672 The ones with the metal exterior lining would be best. This would last for years but the system would not ridged and self bracing. That could lead to other more expensive parts of the system failing and needing to be replaced. The repair here was likely under $40.00, if you already owned the saw.

[@kiwiswat]

@@darringyurich5672 you need a Proflex that allows PL to CI or reverse. The ProFlex ones show what material you can connect on both sides. It usually says XHCI (extra heavy cast iron), CI (cast iron), PL (Plastic which is PVC and ABS), ST (Steel) and CL (Copper). In short they are shielded couplings. Dont mix them with the no hub couplings as they are meant for CI to CI.

[@G0hugyrs3lf]

Great job. How much does a plumber charge for something like this?

[@wellardo8833]

A plumber wouldn't have used Fernco bands.

[@ozarkhandyman7031]

So where between 500- 1000, a lot of variables involved

[@Brandon-no3vc]

Do you have a vid of where that hooks up to septic tank?

[@ozarkhandyman7031]

no, sorry