first of all u never use a sawsall to cut cast iron if u do you use a carbide blade not 4 to 5 metal blades dumbass. or a angle grinder with a cutoff blade can be used
@punkrockplumbob Spoken just like a dirty, bull in a china shop plumber. In many cases it's not an option to blast cuttings and grinder dust far and wide in say a hospital, or residential reno. Sawsalls produce less airborne debris, and are a good option depending on the situation.
Heat will definiteIy kill the blade. I have tried the Blu mol blades before. They work fine on certain cast,but other casts can be excptionally hard. I know people think that cast is just cast, but there are different companies making it with different material. One thing I didn't try was adding a bit of water to cool them down. Good call. If you are only doing just one cut a few Gold Brand Lennox will do. Thanks and have a good day.
The cast iron pipe is supported on the next floor by a riser clamp or they placed the next hub at floor level.Cast iron can be cut using a reiprocating saw.I have done it many times if you are not going to replace all of the cast or want to tie a fitting into the system.Use blades of good quality;I prefer Lennox metal cutting with 30 teeth per inch and the gold brand.You will use between 2 to 4 blades,but you will get the job done.Use fernco couplings from there and you are all set. gl.
@TheOldkid888 I cut 4" cast iron soil stacks with Blu mol blades + cobalt 15 tpi.. While I cut at medium speed I use a carden pressure sprayer to cool the blade. That way one blade lasts me for 4-5 cuts before it gets dull. Heat is what kills the blades.
I recently removed the cast iron stack from a house built in the '20s that I'm renovating. I was going to use a diamond blade on my sawzall but the price was ridiculous, I wasn't going to pay for it.
I put my sledge hammer to good use that day, it worked like a charm. Make sure you use eye protection and work from the top of the stack down, or make sure the stack is well supported above you.
Rent the chain cutter if you care for nice, clean cuts, otherwise don't bother, buy a sledge hammer in
i notice you don't mention installing riser clamps above. i guess you're not worried about the entire stack falling into the room where you're working, huh?
you can also use a saw zall with carbide tip blades , takes more time.. but its an alternative .. just make sure you gets more than 1 blade .. his applications would take me two or three blades and about 30 mins ..
I used a typical grinder it took a day in a half to cut out this huge house...wtf i never heard of this tool, dam me and my boss goin to have some words! LMAO Str8 banking with the plumbing! Hit me up for upgrades to base or pt slabs work...I do it all!
rotor-rotten gets like 800.00 for what they did.. and it prolly took them like an hour for 2 snaps replacement and clean up.
I'm also assuming they braced the pipe from up above because Ive seen them drop before and that's a mess if some one doesn't get hurt ...call local plumber not a franchise. get estimates
sometimes depending on the condition of the pipe the cutter wont actually cut the pipe, but infact will crush the weaker side of the pipe, only two other ways to cut it in a situation where the pipe wont snap, saw-zaw with a metal cutting blade or grinder with a carbon cut off wheel
character.. yeah maybe. but longevity... no... not to mention cost, labor, weight, ect. cast iron will never outlast pvc. thats the reason most cast iron is cut out and replaced with pvc.
With respect, I disagree. I have seen a lot of pvc pipe fail after 20-30 years due to sunlight, weathering, temp. changes etc.
There is plenty of cast iron pipe still around from 100 years ago, sometimes more, if it has been looked after. Pvc just hasn't been around as long, but it does fail just as quickly as cast iron. With regard to cost, weight, etc, of course you are right. But most people cut out cast iron pipe because they can't be bothered to clean it up and repaint it.
not sure where your located. but how often is pvc is direct sunlight if any at all? here where i live (eastern coast) 9 out of 10 cast iron replacements are done because the pipe is rotted out on the bottom and has started to leak. the other 1 out of 10 is because of the build up of grease, fecal mater, and rust build up in the pipe causing recurring backups.
We're buying a house and it has new plumbing in it, except for one cast iron pipe that goes from the basement up into the living room (hidden behind a panel) and up to a bedroom that the previous owners turned into a bathroom (don't ask me why, it's awful). We're removing the fixtures (tub, toilet, sink) and want to remove this pipe so there's no chance of a break later on that will spill water down into the first floor. How would I do that and seal the pipe in the basement?
I hear you on that, if its real old pipe. Dude I was doin demo in an old abandon part of a hospital, I would snap these 4" lines and flocks of these Huge roaches would run out the top LOL sucked. The lines were dried and blocked with scale. Fuckin gross.
i said a swsall with a carbide blade you sound like a rich plumber huh bein able to afford 5 blades to make one cut must be nice
punkrockplumbob 6 months ago
first of all u never use a sawsall to cut cast iron if u do you use a carbide blade not 4 to 5 metal blades dumbass. or a angle grinder with a cutoff blade can be used
punkrockplumbob 8 months ago
@punkrockplumbob Spoken just like a dirty, bull in a china shop plumber. In many cases it's not an option to blast cuttings and grinder dust far and wide in say a hospital, or residential reno. Sawsalls produce less airborne debris, and are a good option depending on the situation.
maximeus03 7 months ago
awesome! good job. I want to get back into plumbing
EmergencyGear911 9 months ago
Heat will definiteIy kill the blade. I have tried the Blu mol blades before. They work fine on certain cast,but other casts can be excptionally hard. I know people think that cast is just cast, but there are different companies making it with different material. One thing I didn't try was adding a bit of water to cool them down. Good call. If you are only doing just one cut a few Gold Brand Lennox will do. Thanks and have a good day.
TheOldkid888 11 months ago
Thank you, these instructions were perfect. The guy at the rental place had it all wrong, lol.
rcronin1 1 year ago
The cast iron pipe is supported on the next floor by a riser clamp or they placed the next hub at floor level.Cast iron can be cut using a reiprocating saw.I have done it many times if you are not going to replace all of the cast or want to tie a fitting into the system.Use blades of good quality;I prefer Lennox metal cutting with 30 teeth per inch and the gold brand.You will use between 2 to 4 blades,but you will get the job done.Use fernco couplings from there and you are all set. gl.
TheOldkid888 1 year ago
@TheOldkid888 I cut 4" cast iron soil stacks with Blu mol blades + cobalt 15 tpi.. While I cut at medium speed I use a carden pressure sprayer to cool the blade. That way one blade lasts me for 4-5 cuts before it gets dull. Heat is what kills the blades.
J0Boa 11 months ago
I recently removed the cast iron stack from a house built in the '20s that I'm renovating. I was going to use a diamond blade on my sawzall but the price was ridiculous, I wasn't going to pay for it.
I put my sledge hammer to good use that day, it worked like a charm. Make sure you use eye protection and work from the top of the stack down, or make sure the stack is well supported above you.
Rent the chain cutter if you care for nice, clean cuts, otherwise don't bother, buy a sledge hammer in
1nocturn 1 year ago
I need a video on how to install cast iron pipe, I'm bidding a small project at a hospital and they want cast iron.
ZR1Terror 1 year ago
i notice you don't mention installing riser clamps above. i guess you're not worried about the entire stack falling into the room where you're working, huh?
snevarc 1 year ago
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you can also use a saw zall with carbide tip blades , takes more time.. but its an alternative .. just make sure you gets more than 1 blade .. his applications would take me two or three blades and about 30 mins ..
2020starman 1 year ago
I used a typical grinder it took a day in a half to cut out this huge house...wtf i never heard of this tool, dam me and my boss goin to have some words! LMAO Str8 banking with the plumbing! Hit me up for upgrades to base or pt slabs work...I do it all!
chaotic719playa 1 year ago
You forgot to mention, make sure there is a riser clamp above!
xXFocusRecord 1 year ago
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2020starman 1 year ago
Thanks - this was just what I was looking for!
stratocaster539 1 year ago
rotor-rotten gets like 800.00 for what they did.. and it prolly took them like an hour for 2 snaps replacement and clean up.
I'm also assuming they braced the pipe from up above because Ive seen them drop before and that's a mess if some one doesn't get hurt ...call local plumber not a franchise. get estimates
lovetheNorml 2 years ago
He is using a "snap cutter" that you can rent at The Home Depot for $15.
This is easy and quick for cutting cast iron. Don't even try anything else.
Remember that cast iron pipe is very heavy.
EltonForever 2 years ago
@EltonForever
sometimes depending on the condition of the pipe the cutter wont actually cut the pipe, but infact will crush the weaker side of the pipe, only two other ways to cut it in a situation where the pipe wont snap, saw-zaw with a metal cutting blade or grinder with a carbon cut off wheel
2drew1 1 year ago
@2drew1 ive found that a sledge hammer makes pretty straight cuts on cast iron pipe, try it some time
howryadude 1 year ago
@EltonForever and when you cant figure out what your doing, call a plumber
howryadude 1 year ago
People are too quick to remove cast iron pipe. Where possible it should be preserved as it has more "character" than plastic.
ColonelVandal 2 years ago
@ColonelVandal
character.. yeah maybe. but longevity... no... not to mention cost, labor, weight, ect. cast iron will never outlast pvc. thats the reason most cast iron is cut out and replaced with pvc.
2drew1 1 year ago
@2drew1
With respect, I disagree. I have seen a lot of pvc pipe fail after 20-30 years due to sunlight, weathering, temp. changes etc.
There is plenty of cast iron pipe still around from 100 years ago, sometimes more, if it has been looked after. Pvc just hasn't been around as long, but it does fail just as quickly as cast iron. With regard to cost, weight, etc, of course you are right. But most people cut out cast iron pipe because they can't be bothered to clean it up and repaint it.
ColonelVandal 1 year ago
@ColonelVandal
not sure where your located. but how often is pvc is direct sunlight if any at all? here where i live (eastern coast) 9 out of 10 cast iron replacements are done because the pipe is rotted out on the bottom and has started to leak. the other 1 out of 10 is because of the build up of grease, fecal mater, and rust build up in the pipe causing recurring backups.
2drew1 1 year ago
@2drew1 Cast Iron applications for a house is usually for risers. They don't call it quit pipe for nothing.
arielattacks 1 year ago
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@arielattacks dude back in the day.. they had no plastic ...all cast !!
2020starman 1 year ago
thanks for the video. it's easier to do than I thought.
heathendude 3 years ago
We're buying a house and it has new plumbing in it, except for one cast iron pipe that goes from the basement up into the living room (hidden behind a panel) and up to a bedroom that the previous owners turned into a bathroom (don't ask me why, it's awful). We're removing the fixtures (tub, toilet, sink) and want to remove this pipe so there's no chance of a break later on that will spill water down into the first floor. How would I do that and seal the pipe in the basement?
brian1969a 3 years ago
k town? whats that
doubledeckertaco 3 years ago
KoreaTown!
chrisadmaley 3 years ago
Nice video, but not sure wearing a shirt that says "Up Yours" is going to bring alot of customers. LOL
rkellyforums 3 years ago
It's a "Make 7 Up Yours" shirt.
Triundi 3 years ago
The problem I have with these cutters is that they sometimes squeeze the cast iron inward.
A grinder with an abrasive blade works just as well and without the crushing action of the chain cutter.
A good video though.
syphilistic 4 years ago
I hear you on that, if its real old pipe. Dude I was doin demo in an old abandon part of a hospital, I would snap these 4" lines and flocks of these Huge roaches would run out the top LOL sucked. The lines were dried and blocked with scale. Fuckin gross.
sz42781 3 years ago
Nah ratchet cutter is better. Grinder is the worst thing you can use. Plus what the hell is that pipe doing outside the wall?
arielattacks 2 years ago
Very informative for a DIY homeowner. Cheers!
edkats 4 years ago