have a 4″ cast iron with a 3″ plug and have a leak.
I know it is going to be 1) messy 2) need a snake 3) need a new fitting.
in the correct order how to I fix it and what tools and supplies will I need to fix it myself.
1- Normally under DECENT plumbing codes the clean out should be the same size of the piping t serves BUT some stumble bums use undersized clean outs as they are CHEAP Sob’s FULL size up to 4″ then you can cheat by using a 4″ CO
Can I use a drain flusher that you connect at the end of a hose instead of a snake. Sewer was snaked in July 00.
2- Using a Garden hose that connects your potable water into a Sewer I DONT THINK SO unless you have HEAVY health insurance and dont mind a major fine for causing a direct cross connection.
This kind of drain cleaning can net you one severe fine if your caught Hey its your call
What type of a plug can I use with the cast iron.
3- A lead FITS ALL PLUG if the existing threads are corroded Other wise go with a brass plug with Teflon paste or tape