Identify this pipe/cover

[fezpp]

I have the pipe pictured below on my front lawn. It has no cover and the pipe is cracked. It runs off at about 45 degrees and I'm assuming it's some sort of Rodding Access for the drain that runs to the houses?

Other rodding covers I've seen online seem to have screws at the top and bottom whereas this has them on the lateral edges...

What replacement parts would I need and how would I replace the pipe (or what would I ask for if I was going to get someone else to do it)?

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• fezpp
• 20 May 2014
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• fezpp
• 20 May 2014
• 1

 

[r896neo]

it is indeed a rodding eye. You need to completely replace it.

It push fits on to a length of pipe which goes down to the drain run at 45 degrees.

You should dig out about 4 inches all around it and about 6 inches down you will see the socket. you can then slide the rodding eye off the pipe with lost of jiggling and twisting.

A replacement one should slide right on. If it was installed well it may be on a small bed of concrete but doesn't look like it. If you want to do it properly bed your replacement one on a bed of 3 inches or so of concrete.

check this pic for what a cross section looks like

http://www.cadblocksfree.com/images/158_Drainage - Cast Iron Rodding Eye.jpg

 

[fezpp]

Many Thanks. What sort of tradesperson would I contact to quote for doing this for me?

 

[Nige F]

A plumber - but not one from the borough of Pimlico - thinking about it - ANY London plumber will cost £ots You really could DIY - places like Wickes sell those

 

[r896neo]

It is honestly so simple you could do it yourself in 10 mins, assuming the old one isn't too hard to get off.

 

[fezpp]

Thanks. I dug it out and it looks pretty simple. Any reason why I can't fit an aluminium spigot to the existing pipe with a double polypipe cuff?

I figured the aluminium might be more durable against the lawnmower!

 

[r896neo]

None at all. go for it.

As i said bed it onto a little bit or concrete to stop it moving around and twisting as thats how they get damaged