whats the best way to repair a crack in my PVC pipe for my lawn?

Answer 1

The best way for a long term repair would be just to replace the section that's cracked. If the section is too big, or it would be prohibitive to move, get a PVC pipe cutter (costs maybe 12 dollars at builder's square, and worth the investment), a small section of replacement pipe, and two junctions. The pipe and junctions should cost you less than three or four dollars. Cut out the damaged section, at least two inches farther down from either side of the crack so that the act of cutting the pipe doesn't make the crack spread. Replace with the other pipe and junctions, and seal with blue glue if you feel it's nessicary (It probably won't be, unless you live in an area with heavy weather)

Answer 2

Two ways. 1) call the sprinkler system guy who installed it or 2) Locate the leak yourself, dig around and area that will be workable, get what ever size the PVC pipe it is couplings, example: 1" PVC pipe, you would use 1" PVC couplings. You will also need a small piece of PVC pipe. Cut out a small section at the leak area, make sure that the ends of the pipe or sanded cleanly, use pvc joint cement & cleaner. Put the cleaner on the ends of both pieces of pipe after you have sanded them, also sand the inside of both couplings and use the cleaner on them as well. When dry apply pvc glue to one end of the pipe and some on the coupling then connect coupling to pipe, twisting the coupling 1/4 turn. Do both pieces of pipe. After both have dried, measure the piece of pipe needed to reconnect them both and use the same proceedure. After a half hour or so, turn your water system back on making sure to check for leaks. If no leaks, cover the joint back up with dirt and replace sod and your ready to go again. The other suggestion is if you dont want to do that, you may find a handyman locally to do the work for you.

Answer 3

Cut out the crack, and glue in one of the following:
1. 2 couplings and a piece of new pipe. repair should equal the length of the piece cut out, allowing fo the amount of pipe that goes into the coupling. You have to have enough "give" in the line to allow you to make the coupling connections up.
2. 1 coupling, 1 union and a piece of new pipe. This fix is similar to the above, except you can glue the union to one end of the repair and old pipe then screw the union together so you don't have to have the give in the old pipe.
3. Home Depot sells a repair piece that will span various lengths. You may need a coupling to go with this, see Home Depot rep.

Answer 4

Check out some caulk sealants at the hardware store, but the best solution, is to cut the bad section out, and buy a couple of nipples, to fit the diameter, of your piping. and insert a small section of the same diameter pipe.
You will need, besides the two nipples and small section, of pipe, some pvc primer and sealant. Available in small cans, with applicators supplied with them.
Just make some careful measurement, of the section removed, and set up the nipples and pipe to the same length, then glue and seal the ends.
Ask at the hardware store, they can tell you the technique. It's not difficult.

Answer 5

Buy a length of the same size PVC, two couplers and a cement kit. Get the kit with three containers. (cleaner,primer and cement) Then cut out the cracked piece. Use that piece to measure the length for replacement. Use a hacksaw to cut it. Then glue it in. Read the instructions on the cement kit or else it won't work.

Answer 6

I have the same thing, a neighbor cut into my line while putting in a fence post. I plan to eventually replace the pipe, but for a short term, quick fix I used some Latex Tape. This is tape made from the same latex they use to make balloons. You wrap the pipe in this and it sticks to itself. It seems to be working pretty well so far.

I got the tape at Lowes (it might have been Home Depot). The tape is made by Nashua and is called "Stretch and Seal".

Answer 7

Use a Slip-Fix, very easy to install. Just cut out the broken pvc pipe and glue each side and slip it together. You can find one @ your local Hardware or Irrigation store. Here is a link to see what it is and how to install it. Good luck. http://www.nibco.com/assets/SF1204.pdf#search='slip%20fix'

Answer 8

cut pipe and rejoin with coupling which does not need PVC cement or cut and use cement to join back with a union

Answer 9

I recommend using kauk in the crack, then sealing it with some rubber cement. Its cheap and effective.

Answer 10

splice in a new piece of pipe where the crack is.