Capping Off Toilet Waste Pipe

Get a cleanout or expandable test plug that fits.

Capping off toilet waste pipe.

Measure from the end of each pipe and make a depth marking as directed by the push on fitting manufacturer. Plumbers will stock caps you will need to measure across pipe axample 100m 4 inch main pipe cap. Push the pipe cap onto the pipe until its edge reaches the depth mark. You could also probably chip it out with a knife sharp chisel.

Pull the toilet up and out of the way. Sink disconnect pipes place end caps to water pipes disconnect out let pipe cut of to desired place cap of pipe. This will involve removing a portion of the surrounding concrete removing the floor flange which may have to be cut out and then the capping the pipe. Capping them requires the use of a pvc cleaner and a pvc glue to hold the new cap securely.

If the floor flange for the toilet is set in concrete the job will be a lot more difficult than if it s on the second floor for example and the flooring can be removed to permanently close off the pipe. Unscrew sink lift away. Water pipe 1pm caps. End cap for main drain out let.

Remove the gasket and its remnants. Many of today s drainpipes are pvc. Turn off the feed valve drain the water from the tank unhook the feed line and remove the anchoring bolts with a wrench. The mark will tell you when the fitting is pushed on all the way which is essential for a proper seal.

To permanently close off the pipe in a concrete slab the floor flange should be removed and the pipe capped below the floor surface. Cap the pipes.