Trying to get rid of a galvanized pipe from a bathroom on the second floor. Well i want to get rid of teh sinks piping, the shower piping and the toilet sewer pipe.. How can I do this? If I do it professional about how much will it cost?
2006-11-26 11:27:37 · 8 answers · asked by Hazel-Iris 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
To copper an 80 year old house, mucho dinero, you might as well gut the bathroom because your going to open up the floor and walls and the risers must be galvanized too.
2006-11-26 15:01:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Under your sink may look intimidating. It's actually quite easy to take off the curve part of the pipe called the pee trap. We have an older home and I've had to do this a few times. Place a dish pan or large pot under the pipe before you start. Either by hand or with a large wrench you simply loosen the two large nuts and slip the curved pipe off. There will be a rubber or plastic gasket of some kind that helps to seal the pipe when together. Don't lose them. If you have to force the pipe, skip it and get professional help. If it comes off easy, you will be amazed how much gunk is built up inside and can be removed easily. Rinse the pipe out, slip it back on and tighten the nuts. Before you remove the pan, check the pipe by turning the water on to make sure it is back on straight. Best of all no chemicals used.
2016-05-23 06:14:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree! Just leave the old stuff in the walls and run copper where you need to go. If you need to remove the old piping, a Sawsall(reciprocating saw) does wonders on galv. piping! Good luck!
2006-11-26 12:12:50 · answer #3 · answered by djjay_2000_00 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
use a sawzall. Electric one . A battery powered one will take a while. You can rent them from local rental stores. When your done recycle your pipe at a recycler that pays for scrap metal and it will put a few coins in your pocket.
2006-11-26 12:50:11 · answer #4 · answered by clintanjunior 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use a set of pipe wrenches to unscrew the pipe or a hacksaw to cut through it.
2006-11-26 12:25:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the drain/waste pipe is working, I would leave it alone. Just replace the water supplies. You don't have to remove all the old stuff (in the walls)...just run new. Price would be hard to say without seeing it. I probably just saved you a grand or so. You're welcome
2006-11-26 11:36:55 · answer #6 · answered by johnnydean86 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The sawzall is the way to go. I refitted a 100 year old house and it was not fun. Victory through fortitude.
2006-11-26 13:02:54 · answer #7 · answered by brian d 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
only one way to find out call a plumbing contractor
2006-11-30 10:43:14 · answer #8 · answered by plumbinmonkey 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋