The 1-800 plumber type outfits will come out since they are dispatched from
a central location to many "technicians". Some offer 1 hour response for
initial quotes (or 24 hour resopnse) after that they will work with you to
schedule the repair.

Getting an independent plumber to come out and quote on a smallish job is
tough if he already has plenty of work to go around. Just find a bigger
company

Wire brush the threads but they may need to be re-tapped. The tool will
cost about the same as a plumber visit at that point. I have also used an
awl or sharpened screwdriver to scrape out the threads individually
(manually retap the threads)

The original post seems to be missing so I may be missing the point




"Bob" wrote in message
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Call a plumber?
ouch... Unless you know someone, it's for a business or they do a lot of
work for you they are impossible to get to come out. Don't return phone
calls, etc... Same with electricians. At least in my experience.

It is a drain cleanout access. I thought there would be something similar
to the test plug that would allow me to seal it enough so it would not
back up and I would be able to open it if I ever needed to.

Thanks for the help.


"Duane Bozarth" wrote in message
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Bob wrote:

I think its iron and I don't have access to the full T most of it is
under
the concrete floor. It could be the threads are just rusty and
corroded. I
am going to try and clean them out with a wire brush. If that does not
work
I don't know what I am going to do.



I still can't tell for sure, but it sounds like you're talking about a
drain cleanout access?

If the threads have been destroyed on the fitting and you don't want to
replace it at present, one possible makeshift solution would be to fit a
4" to 3" reducer into the present opening, using an epoxy for sealant to
account for the failed threads. Then plug the 3" opening. Still have
access for cleanout, albeit somewhat restricted, and should be able to
get it to hold water.