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Removing upvc soil pipe fitting
I have a situation where my bathroom WC discharges into a 90 degree bend and a pipe then runs along the wall before discharging into a soil stack. The fall in the pipe from the bend to the stack is not ideal and although (at the moment fortunately) I do not have a blockage, I think that there...- richard242
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Problem with soil stack
So I’ve got a new house and the previous owner had left the soil stack in a state, apparently there was a plant growing inside so this was his fix. 89605946-42-FB-42-C6-9-D12-63-D7164499-BF What should I do? I’d rather DIY- Notaplumber
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Just looking for confirmation on soil pipe situ
I have a customer who wants a quote for refitting a 1st floor ensuite. The soil stack drops down into cloakroom beneath and they've mentioned that they sometimes see their sh!te twice :eek:! I've exposed the soil pipe in the cloakroom and can see why.... Upstairs waste is "flying" down the...- Jim Goodenough
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Cast iron soil pipe jointing method
Evening all, I’ve been asked to replace a cast iron stack on a listed building. The customer has ordered the required materials, I’ve just got to install it. What’s the modern day method to seal the joints? Thanks- Sharp Point
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Soil pipe rest bend
I’m after a black soil pipe rest bend. Do they exist as I can’t find any? Cheers -
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Soil Pipe Vent Question
Hi all, In my new build I have 4 soil pipes that pop up at various walls on the ground floor. All pipes connect into a single pipe for the sewer. One pipe will connect to a toilet on the first floor and also connect to the shower and sink waste. Another will connect for kitchen water waste and...- David Usher
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AAV on Soil Pipe within a room
Hi Im looking to use an Aav to terminate a soil Pipe within a Wall Ive read up and spoken to Manufacturers ( Polypipe ) and they say as long as it has Vent / Grill over it for air flow its ok I know the requirements regarding its height etc it will however be in a habitable room ( Bedroom ) and... -
Soil Pipe do you get what you pay for ?
Hi Currently undergoing a loft conversion, looking at the soil pipe details I have found a vast difference in Prices in this case do you get more "bang for your buck" Ie Osma = Rolls Royce or will a lesser alternative still have the Longevity ? any recommendations gratefully received Cheers -
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What's this soil made of?
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Cast iron soil stack
The waste pipe that's been concreted into the building wall, and runs out into a cast iron soil stack has a crack in it. It is a part of the soil stack and will have to be cut out/or smashed out. If I was to cut the cast iron below this point, put a pvc branch in with a pvc to cast iron soil... -
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Soil stack query?? Help
Hi people. Im really struggling for ideas on a soil run and whether using a durgo is sufficient. Basically the soil pipe comes up from groundfloor wc into the bathroom. It used to continue up into the loft and out the roof, teeing off in the bathroom to pick up appliances. The room is tiny... -
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Removing copper soil stack
hi. I have a copper soil stack (def copper) that I am hoping to take out, runs through the house, pops out the roof, which is leaking anyway! What’s the best way to connect? I plan on cutting a couple inches before the pipe goes underground, can I stick a connector in, assuming it fits like... -
Joining cast iron soil pipe
A mate of mine has just bought a house and wants to fit a toilet/basin downstairs. Only issue is the soil pipe is cast iron which I have never dealt with before. What’s the best way to connect onto it and what fittings do you think I would need? Cheers -
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Smell from Kitchen Soil Stack!
Hi, Looking for some advice, I am getting a drain/sewage smell coming from my kitchen soil stack. It’s always been there since I moved in only a few months ago, I had a new kitchen put in and one thing I remember is the drain pipe got bashed about a bit when the kitchen was getting done. The... -
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How to offset toilet to left of soil pipe
I've just had a little leak from my toilet so I'm planning to replace it and now doing the measurements to see what my options are. I'm confused by the way the soil pipe was connected 25 years ago by the builders. Is the WC 90° connector pushed into a 110mm 92.5° bend single socket ? If so, is... -
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Joist reinforcement for soil pipe hole
Hi everyone need a little help. I am planing on moving my bathroom and need to run a new soil pipe. Luckily for the most part the joists don’t get in the way except at either end of the run. My joists are 175mmx60mm, obviously I don’t have death wish so can’t just punch a 115mm hole either end... -
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Soil pipe not sealing
Chaps...I have installed a new 110 soil stack which has 2 elbows on the bottom end each has a 50mm push fit socket. One of the sockets will not seal even though it only has the boiler conden pipe dribbling into it. Is there any sealer that I can put into the socket to help create a reliable seal? -
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Soil and vent pipe query?
Hi all. I'm struggling for inspiration on a very small bathroom. One of the issues is that the soil pipe goes straight up the middle of one of the walls. My question is, can a AAV be used on the main stack to a house? I've always thought it's a no no but I'm being told other wise. Any afvice... -
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Just joined, thx - soil pipe question
Hi all I’m not a qualified plumber but reasonably capable through experience of several house refurbs over the years. I dont know everything and always looking to learn! -
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Soil stack vents!!!!!!!!!
Ive got a big project on the go of a office conversion to flats and at the moment, due to the terrible lay out we have 11 soil stacks in the loft all over the place. The architect wants all the vents to exit in a nice line at the rear of the property which is going to mean massive runs of 110...