Ira Kronitz
: I recently moved into a 71 year old home and have : discovered an unused branch of the cast iron drain : pipe. It was left open and drips slightly. : Ive temporarily blocked it with a piece of wood and : some caulking. Is there an easy way to install a cap : at the end. It looks like 2 inch pipe, flaing to a : 4 inch inside diameter end. IF I break open the : hung ceiling in the basement and trace it back to the : main line, is there an easy way for me to cut the cast : iron and cap it?Hello IraThe best way to cut cast iron is with a cast iron pipe snap cutter. Probally the ratchet type would be the easiest to use under your house. Just cut the cast iron pipe and install a no-hub blind plug with a no-hub band. The old cast iron pipe may be somewhat larger but will still work ok. You should probally use a tee handle tork wrench but probally a nut driver will work ok if you dont over tighten.Hope this helps….Ray. : Thanks for the help.
