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My Sewer Line Replacement Project - Finished Slide Show

It took two weeks but I'm finished and feeling very good that I got this done. Below is a slide show of my handy work. I can only imagine how much a plumber would have charged me for this project (any guesses?)

Thanks to all who gave me valuable advice. Not shown is the PVC Trap (in attic) for HVAC Condensate Line.

COMPLETE PROJECT - START TO FINISH:

Original Utility Room after removing HVAC & Water Heater (relocated):


Original Sewer Vent (Concealed inside wall):


Drilling out Lead/Oakum Welded Cast Iron:


Top Section Removed:


Under House Remaining Sewer Line to Remove:


Old Cast Iron Removed:


Next Section - Drilling Out Oakum/Lead Joint


Next Section Removed - Notice Wet Ground due to Weeping Pipe:


Last Section Removed:


Fernco Adapter Installed for ABS Connection:


Continued on next post

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