Cast Iron - Page 10 - Plumbing Zone

RealLivePlumber · 10-28-2009, 08:20 PM

I guess he's a pexist, too.

Colgar · 10-28-2009, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BigApplePlumber

....I've taken out cast over a hundred years old and not a damn thing wrong with it.

So have I.

I've also taken out cast iron that's less than 20 years old that the bottom third is rotted away.

**SlickRick** · 10-28-2009, 08:34 PM

Come on BigApple plumber...Do a intro. Then you can get back in the game. We would like to here from you.....

Killertoiletspider · 10-28-2009, 08:51 PM

I don't think I ever did an intro, but I was also here before almost everyone else.

Protech · 10-28-2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by slickrick

Come on BigApple plumber...Do a intro. Then you can get back in the game. We would like to here from you.....

stillaround · 10-28-2009, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BigApplePlumber

I've used cast iron my entire life and not once did I get a call back for a clog. Maybe it's not the pipe that sucks. I don't know what it is with everyone and this plastic pipe garbage. That's pre-school, time to grow up and get schooled by real plumbers who work with real pipe. I've taken out cast over a hundred years old and not a damn thing wrong with it. If you wanted to work with plastic there's a company by my job that distributes drinking straws.......I'll put in the good word if anyone is interested.

Finally, a real plumber ...schooled, experienced and ready to straighten out this huge mess.

ROTOR KING · 11-01-2009, 10:39 AM

Cast iron ,with the gases,ends up corroding,and splitting,I,ve seen ABS split in restaurants,PVC is more brittle than ABS.as far as a piece of rock hitting it.I think PVC is the better product.I could say good bye to cast.Is PVC fireproof,I know in some parts of the city,and commercial,we,re not allowed ABS.

ROTOR KING · 11-01-2009, 10:51 AM

[quote=stillaround;74194]Finally, a real plumber ...schooled, experienced and ready to straighten out this huge mess.[/quote NO disrespect,but being competitive,and in the business,you have to have a opened eye.If the product is better and installed quicker why not use it.Cast Iron ain,t as durable as it was 60 years ago.Every product has its advantages and disadvantages,use whats best to help your business.

70bbc · 11-03-2009, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Protech

I have not noticed any weight differences. I do notice a huge difference in corrosion resistance. I've cut into CI in 100 year old homes that has maybe a 1/8" thick layer of rust scale. Then I cut into 30 year old CI that typically has layer of rust scale 1/2" to 3/4" thick or has rotted thru completely. You tell me? There is a definite difference in the metallurgy of the 2 pipes. I would certainly believe that it because they were made in china nut then again the American CI manufacturers could have just changed the metallurgy over the years to.

big time weight diff from charlotte to china just snap a piece the china pipe splinters and when you look at it from the end the pipe thickness is not uniform junk. nh by far is better than pvc do a hospital or commercial kitchen pvc does not hold up under high temps ...

70bbc · 11-03-2009, 10:29 PM

[quote=ROTOR KING;75017]

Quote:

Originally Posted by stillaround

Finally, a real plumber ...schooled, experienced and ready to straighten out this huge mess.[/quote NO disrespect,but being competitive,and in the business,you have to have a opened eye.If the product is better and installed quicker why not use it.Cast Iron ain,t as durable as it was 60 years ago.Every product has its advantages and disadvantages,use whats best to help your business.

i agree

10-28-2009, 08:20 PM	#91
RealLivePlumber Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 2,420 My Photos	I guess he's a pexist, too. __________________ RealLivePlumber You can make it happen, you can watch it happen, or you can wonder wtf happened. Phil Harris 2009

10-28-2009, 08:34 PM	#93
SlickRick Moderator Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gilmer, Texas Posts: 5,752 My Photos	Come on BigApple plumber...Do a intro. Then you can get back in the game. We would like to here from you..... __________________ "I believe human-beings and fist can co-exist peacefully....." GW

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10-28-2009, 08:51 PM	#94
Killertoiletspider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,410 My Photos	I don't think I ever did an intro, but I was also here before almost everyone else.

11-01-2009, 10:39 AM	#97
ROTOR KING Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 135 My Photos	Cast iron ,with the gases,ends up corroding,and splitting,I,ve seen ABS split in restaurants,PVC is more brittle than ABS.as far as a piece of rock hitting it.I think PVC is the better product.I could say good bye to cast.Is PVC fireproof,I know in some parts of the city,and commercial,we,re not allowed ABS.

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ROTOR KING Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 135 My Photos	[quote=stillaround;74194]Finally, a real plumber ...schooled, experienced and ready to straighten out this huge mess.[/quote NO disrespect,but being competitive,and in the business,you have to have a opened eye.If the product is better and installed quicker why not use it.Cast Iron ain,t as durable as it was 60 years ago.Every product has its advantages and disadvantages,use whats best to help your business.