Where my 4" cast iron sewer line exits the house there is a 4" combination
wye and 1/8 bend hub then it dips down and go under the concrete driveway.

This 4" SV CI hub serves as the cleanout from that point downstream. There
has always been a 4" test plug in that hub. Why not a real cleanout I don't
know and I intend to rectify it.

I know I can get a 4"x4" PVC donut gasket and then put in a 4" cleanout
adapter.

However, I prefer to use metal parts if at all possible, brass or cast. I
went to Charlotte Pipe web site and tried to see if I can find the right
parts but I do not see a part list. I think I need some sort of a
adapter...for a 4" SV CI hub, that has a threaded ring on the inside for a
full size cleanout plug. I don't know what this is called...I think to
install it I would need to either epoxy it to the existing CI hub, or
someone who is skilled to use oakum and pour a lead joint, then I can insert
a threaded metal plug. Does anyone have an online source where I can see
the parts with pictures?

Also I did find a 4" brass plug. It's over $120.00. Is this highway
robbery? How can it be so expensive? Are the cast iron parts cheaper?

Thanks,

MC

On Mar 24, 7:02*pm, "MiamiCuse" wrote:
Where my 4" cast iron sewer line exits the house there is a 4" combination
wye and 1/8 bend hub then it dips down and go under the concrete driveway..

This 4" SV CI hub serves as the cleanout from that point downstream. *There
has always been a 4" test plug in that hub. *Why not a real cleanout I don't
know and I intend to rectify it.

I know I can get a 4"x4" PVC donut gasket and then put in a 4" cleanout
adapter.

However, I prefer to use metal parts if at all possible, brass or cast. *I
went to Charlotte Pipe web site and tried to see if I can find the right
parts but I do not see a part list. *I think I need some sort of a
adapter...for a 4" SV CI hub, that has a threaded ring on the inside for a
full size cleanout plug. *I don't know what this is called...I think to
install it I would need to either epoxy it to the existing CI hub, or
someone who is skilled to use oakum and pour a lead joint, then I can insert
a threaded metal plug. *Does anyone have an online source where I can see
the parts with pictures?

Also I did find a 4" brass plug. *It's over $120.00. *Is this highway
robbery? *How can it be so expensive? *Are the cast iron parts cheaper?

Thanks,

MC

SS (304) will be less but oyu might have to do the reducing bushing &
recessed hex plug dance.

a cast iron cleanout ferrule will be relatively cheap by comparison

I'd consider PVC

cheers
Bob

MiamiCuse wrote:
Where my 4" cast iron sewer line exits the house there is a 4" combination
wye and 1/8 bend hub then it dips down and go under the concrete driveway.

This 4" SV CI hub serves as the cleanout from that point downstream. There
has always been a 4" test plug in that hub. Why not a real cleanout I don't
know and I intend to rectify it.

I know I can get a 4"x4" PVC donut gasket and then put in a 4" cleanout
adapter.

However, I prefer to use metal parts if at all possible, brass or cast. I
went to Charlotte Pipe web site and tried to see if I can find the right
parts but I do not see a part list. I think I need some sort of a
adapter...for a 4" SV CI hub, that has a threaded ring on the inside for a
full size cleanout plug. I don't know what this is called...I think to
install it I would need to either epoxy it to the existing CI hub, or
someone who is skilled to use oakum and pour a lead joint, then I can insert
a threaded metal plug. Does anyone have an online source where I can see
the parts with pictures?

Also I did find a 4" brass plug. It's over $120.00. Is this highway
robbery? How can it be so expensive? Are the cast iron parts cheaper?

Thanks,

MC



The fitting is called a "ferrule", either cast iron or brass.
However, the standard size for a 4" hub only provides a 3 1/2"
IPS thread for a CO plug. Full size fittings may be available
outside the standard size.

Google Cleanout Ferrule

Jim

"MiamiCuse" wrote in message
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Where my 4" cast iron sewer line exits the house there is a 4" combination
wye and 1/8 bend hub then it dips down and go under the concrete driveway.

This 4" SV CI hub serves as the cleanout from that point downstream.
There has always been a 4" test plug in that hub. Why not a real cleanout
I don't know and I intend to rectify it.

I know I can get a 4"x4" PVC donut gasket and then put in a 4" cleanout
adapter.

However, I prefer to use metal parts if at all possible, brass or cast. I
went to Charlotte Pipe web site and tried to see if I can find the right
parts but I do not see a part list. I think I need some sort of a
adapter...for a 4" SV CI hub, that has a threaded ring on the inside for a
full size cleanout plug. I don't know what this is called...I think to
install it I would need to either epoxy it to the existing CI hub, or
someone who is skilled to use oakum and pour a lead joint, then I can
insert a threaded metal plug. Does anyone have an online source where I
can see the parts with pictures?

Also I did find a 4" brass plug. It's over $120.00. Is this highway
robbery? How can it be so expensive? Are the cast iron parts cheaper?

Thanks,

MC

The brass plug you found is probably for a pressure line. Cleanout plugs are
a lot thinner and less expensive. Do not use a cast iron or steel plug, the
brass will resist corrosion and can be easily sacrifically removed if it
should become immoveable.

I doubt you will be able to use oakum and lead for the joint. There are
plastic materials now used for that purpose. (I have all the tools and
experience to do oakum and lead joints but would not do it these days.)

Don Young