I'm looking for a rainwater diverter for a 2-1/2" OD cast iron downpipe. All
I've found, so far, state either "suitable for PVC" or "not suitable for
cast iron."

Replacing the old downpipe would be a last resort.

Does anyone know of a supplier of a suitable diverter?

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Crazy Dog
Birmingham

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I'm looking for a rainwater diverter for a 2-1/2" OD cast iron downpipe. All
I've found, so far, state either "suitable for PVC" or "not suitable for
cast iron."

Replacing the old downpipe would be a last resort.

Does anyone know of a supplier of a suitable diverter?

ISTR Rusty having an intriguing home-made system a couple of years ago?
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June Hughes

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I'm looking for a rainwater diverter for a 2-1/2" OD cast iron downpipe. All
I've found, so far, state either "suitable for PVC" or "not suitable for
cast iron."

Replacing the old downpipe would be a last resort.

Does anyone know of a supplier of a suitable diverter?
Crazy Dog
Birmingham

Cast iron look alike :~)
http://www.nationalplastics.co.uk/gu...und.php?page=3

Jenny

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In message , Crazy Dog
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I'm looking for a rainwater diverter for a 2-1/2" OD cast iron
downpipe. All
I've found, so far, state either "suitable for PVC" or "not suitable for
cast iron."

Replacing the old downpipe would be a last resort.

Does anyone know of a supplier of a suitable diverter?

ISTR Rusty having an intriguing home-made system a couple of years ago?

But with plastic pipes.

Using my methods on iron pipes would require serious outlay on special
drill-bits, as cast-iron blunts even HSS very quickly.

I did have some stellite-tipped drill-bits which were quite good, but
you needed a bench-drill with a hefty press, as the idea of the stellite
tips was to soften the iron by friction, thus heating it close to its
melting-point, when it would begin to go through it like I go through
cheese.

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Rusty
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Rusty Hinge 2 wrote:

Using my methods on iron pipes would require serious outlay on special
drill-bits, as cast-iron blunts even HSS very quickly.

I did have some stellite-tipped drill-bits which were quite good, but
you needed a bench-drill with a hefty press, as the idea of the stellite
tips was to soften the iron by friction, thus heating it close to its
melting-point, when it would begin to go through it like I go through
cheese.

And do not be tempted to use a hammer drill to speed things up,
on the grounds of preserving both your dental fillings and the pipe.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.

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In article ,
Rusty Hinge 2 wrote:

Using my methods on iron pipes would require serious outlay on special
drill-bits, as cast-iron blunts even HSS very quickly.

I did have some stellite-tipped drill-bits which were quite good, but
you needed a bench-drill with a hefty press, as the idea of the stellite
tips was to soften the iron by friction, thus heating it close to its
melting-point, when it would begin to go through it like I go through
cheese.

And do not be tempted to use a hammer drill to speed things up,
on the grounds of preserving both your dental fillings and the pipe.

Not to mention the integrity of your eyesight.

--
Rusty
Direct reply to: horrid dot squeak snailything zetnet point co period uk
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In article ,
Rusty Hinge 2 wrote:

Using my methods on iron pipes would require serious outlay on special
drill-bits, as cast-iron blunts even HSS very quickly.

I did have some stellite-tipped drill-bits which were quite good, but
you needed a bench-drill with a hefty press, as the idea of the stellite
tips was to soften the iron by friction, thus heating it close to its
melting-point, when it would begin to go through it like I go through
cheese.

And do not be tempted to use a hammer drill to speed things up,
on the grounds of preserving both your dental fillings and the pipe.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.
That sounds too much like Marathon Man for my liking.
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June Hughes