Cast iron plumbing is best repaired by cutting out the damaged section and replacing it. Cast iron pipe can be cut wit a reciprocating saw and metal cutting blades. Once the damaged section is removed, you can replace it with white pvc. The connection between the old cast iron pipe and the new pvc is made with a no hub coupling. You can get all of these plumbing items at any hardware store. This
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