PVC pipe leaking, very hard to take apart due to location. Any way to add solvent from outside of pipe?
2006-09-22 04:43:14 · 7 answers · asked by Gerald B 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If it was a suction pipe and not under pressure, it might be possible. If it's a pressure pipe or static, it won't work at all. Taking it apart is not an option either as a pvc glued joint is fused. In all likelyhood there was a bit of pipe that was missed with the glue, or scraped off when you put the two pieces together, causing your leak.
The only real cure is to cut out the bad joint and re do it You could save the side of the fitting that has the leak, by using what's called a rambit. Cut off the pipe as close to the fitting (leaky side) as possible, use the rambit to remove the guled pipe inside that fitting and add another section of pipe into it with a coupling on the other end, to fit onto what's left of the pipe section you cut out.
Any other measure, like putting something on top of the leak will only work temporarily at best and not at all if this is a pressure pipe.
"When in doubt...cut it out".
2006-09-22 05:17:03 · answer #1 · answered by scubabob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not. There is probably too much pressure inside the pipe. No glue or adhesive will hold up under the pressure. I have the same problem in my sprinkler system. A joint came apart and I can't fix it. It would require digging up a large portion and replacing it. Good Luck!
2006-09-22 11:52:53 · answer #2 · answered by bugear001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can put real thick black roofing tar on the pvc where it leaks. It will be a short term solution, but will work. Your best bet is to take it off and and use the correct pvc sealant. It will take more time, but in the longrun will work much better.
Good luck.
2006-09-22 11:54:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can get at the fitting joint it can be welded using pvc rod and a hot air gun. Otherwise you will have to cut it out and re do it.
2006-09-22 18:34:15 · answer #4 · answered by rsbdkaise 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. change the fitting using two couplings with stubs of pipe and a new fitting.
2006-09-24 14:23:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cut off the collar and install a compression fitting?
2006-09-22 11:54:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF ITS A WATER LINE WITH PRESSURE YOU WILLL HAVE TO CUT IT OUT AND REPLACE IT, IF ITS IN YOUR DRAIN YOU CAN TAKE SILICONE AND THEN WRAP IT WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE TO GET YOU BY FOR A GOOD WHILE.
2006-09-22 18:13:06 · answer #7 · answered by rob 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋