What can I use to replace copper waste pipe?

Proceed to replace the copper through the floor with pvc. The O.D. of the pvc and over the pipe flange will be bigger than the copper so you will need to enlarge the hole through the floor. The flange should rest flat on the finished floor. It should be anchored down to the floor.

Why is my copper waste pipe rotting away?

Otherwise you get a lip / pocket where water might collect as it comes down the pvc, hits the rubber with a slightly bigger ID, then the copper with it’s smaller ID Re: Copper waste pipe rotting away – patch or replace?

Can a PVC pipe be patched over a copper pipe?

The O.D. of the pvc and over the pipe flange will be bigger than the copper so you will need to enlarge the hole through the floor. The flange should rest flat on the finished floor. It should be anchored down to the floor. Hard to give you a cost as every job is different……plus different areas of the country have different labor rates.

What’s the best way to connect PVC to copper?

Use a no-hub coupling with stainless band to connect copper to PVC as you thought. I wouldn’t worry about a lip where the coupling is if you weren’t worried about a wad of putty for 3 years. Set a new flange ON TOP the finished tile and use a wax seal, not a waxless one. Do yourself a favor and get a flange with a stainless steel ring on the top.

Proceed to replace the copper through the floor with pvc. The O.D. of the pvc and over the pipe flange will be bigger than the copper so you will need to enlarge the hole through the floor. The flange should rest flat on the finished floor. It should be anchored down to the floor.

What do you need to know about toilet flanges?

The toilet flange has two jobs; it is the pipe fitting that connects the drain of the toilet to the floor drain, and it holds the toilet securely to the floor. Replacing a toilet flange needs to be done by an experienced person; it is recommended that it be done by a professional, unless it is something you are experienced with. Q.

Is there a knock out plug for a toilet flange?

We offer sensational solutions to your closet flange problems. This toilet flange comes in PVC or ABS depending on your needs, and has a knock out plug. The knockout plug is standard for both testing your lines (for your plumbing inspection) and keeping them clear of debris during construction.

Otherwise you get a lip / pocket where water might collect as it comes down the pvc, hits the rubber with a slightly bigger ID, then the copper with it’s smaller ID Re: Copper waste pipe rotting away – patch or replace?