Plugging Old Iron Floor Drain

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Plugging old iron floor drain. 3 in 366 2 in 281 4 in. This plug allows access to the drain pipe for removing clogs and other obstructions. The cleanout is normally kept plugged. Many older homes still have old cast iron drain and sewer pipes rather than the pvc plastic pipes used in modern home construction.
Cleanout plugs are a feature of most floor drains. Threaded steel pipe sold at home centers. Screw in and then remove a 6 in. Many basement floor drains tie directly to the home s sewer system but in some communities local building codes require floor drains to run to a sump pit where a pump lifts the water to the exterior surface of the house.
But cast iron drains can be frustrating if the threads inside are corroded. The end of the drain pipe has a removable cap plug. Area drains cast iron trench drains drain stabilizers finish floor shower. If you can t screw in the insert after cleaning with a steel brush try this.
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The cleanout plug is a rubber stopper held in place by a bolt and wing nut.