Your drain and vent pipes are nearly 80 years old and at this age, cast iron is going to rust and deteriorate. The odor you mention tells us that the bell joints are leaking.

Q: We have a 3-inch schedule 40 PVC drain from a bathroom that runs about 8 feet down through the basement. When hot water is draining from the bath, there is a loud cracking sound generated in ...

Cutting and replacing cast iron sewer pipe doesn’t have to be intimidating. This video walks you through how to safely cut cast iron and transition to PVC, step by step.

Ed the Plumber Q: My old cast-iron bathtub is badly stained and it leaks around the drain. Plus, the three-handle mixing valve used to fill the tub constantly drips. I found a do-it-yourself ...

The outstanding performance of cast iron in a fire is just one of the reasons why it is the material of choice for drainage systems in all high-rise residential and commercial buildings, explains ...