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A fernco is a generic name given to a rubber sewer coupling. They are rubber couplings with a worm drive clamp on either side. They are used to join together two lengths of sewer pipe. It is just like calling all facial tissue "kleenex" or all frozen fruit treats "popsicles"! A fernco is a generic name given to a rubber sewer coupling. They are rubber couplings with a worm drive clamp on either side. They are used to join together two lengths of sewer pipe. It is just like calling all facial tissue "kleenex" or all frozen fruit treats "popsicles"!
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Can you attach a PVC pipe to a ceramic pipe i found a crack in my sewage drain and i was wondering if i could replace a section with PVC piping?
Yes, you can attach PVC pipe to ceramic pipe with a fernco. You just have to make sure the inside diameters of the fernco match up with the pipes you are joining.
How do you splice PCV piping on a Cast Iron main drain at sewer end?
A rubber Fernco or Clamp All
What is the right connection fitting for a 2 inch PVC shower drain and trap to a 2 inch copper drain pipe?
A fernco or rubber fitting. This made of rubber and had hose clamps on it. You should ask for assistance at a hardware or plumbing shop for a 2" Plastic X 2" Copper Fernco or rubber coupling.
Can you attach abs drain pipes to execting copper drain pipes for a double sink?
It is tricky but u can with a fernco if the copper dwv drain line is 1 1/2" in diamater use a 1 1/4" x 1 1/2" reducing fernco because the outside diamater of copper is smaller than abs or PVC
Can copper dwv attach to a cast iron drain system without a dielectric union?
yes. A no-hub coupling or FERNCO (brand name) coupling work well.
What is the best way to move the toilet flange a couple of feet and is there an adapter to go from cast iron to PVC?
Cut the toilet line down at the first 90 from the flange, and relocate so that your toilet is still vented from it's orignal vent. If it is dry vented, you need to move the toilet and the vent. A no-hub band or fernco coupling is the preferred transistion from cast iron to PVC.Ans 2 -good advice. - BTW, - a Fernco is a heavy duty rubber coupling with a hose clamp each end. They come in many sizes.
How tight should one tighten a Rubber fernco coupling?
If you don't know, you probably should just go ahead and call a plumber! Lol. Seriously though, hand tight with a nut driver is usually adequate
What is the best way to add 4 inch PVC to existing 4inch cast iron in cement floor?
There are rubber adapter couplings sold to adapt PVC to Cast Iron. "Fernco" in one brand sold in the U.S.
How do you repair a hole in a lead water pipe?
solder it or cut it out and install new pipe. making sure when you cut you make cut where the pipe is still round and use fernco apts. to put back together. if it is in a tough place to do, best to get a plumber
Can you bury a Fernco coupling?
Yes, but it's best to use the metal shielded type, also with 4 bands instead of two, and make sure the pipe is supported from beneath very well (packed gravel/sand, packed dirt, or in a bed of concrete)
What is the purpose of an open sink trap close to the basement ceiling?
It may actually used as a stand pipe for a water treatmant system and or HVAC condensate drain, That is the most common uses I have seen. Check by following the pipes to see what is using it. If it is not used I would suggest putting a fernco or jiffy cap on it as the trap will dry out and allow sewer gasses to enter your house.
How do you connect a 4 vitrified clay pipe bell to new 4 PVC?
Clay has a bell part, attach below the bell a FERNCO rubber boot type fitting which is the diameter of the clay pipe. It will go from PVC pipe to the clay pipe. The Fernco are heavy neoprene rubber tubes with stainless steel squeeze straps at each end. You might want to use some black piping tape over the metal if you're going to put this underground. For inserting a spigot end into a bell ,, there are some good epoxys made for this purpose.. Use PVC it's easier to work with.. For the other side, I'd personally just avoid the bell and cut it off with a circular saw with a masonary blade than use epoxys. Check with your local inspection people .. They should be able to give some good advice..
