2006-09-30 06:46:29 · 8 answers · asked by MARSHA L 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I know spraying is easier but cutting in a coupler is extremely easy or using a fernco fitting. try those and you won't have to return to the repair again
2006-09-30 07:08:31 · answer #1 · answered by Jack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no product to spray-fix a leak in PVC. The best bet would be to cut out the section where the leak is and replace it. Wrapping it "real" good with Duct Tape will hold for awhile. You have to put it on real good and extend at least 6" to either side of the leak. Put it on at least three times. Depending on how much pressure is in the line determines how long it will last.
2006-09-30 08:37:35 · answer #2 · answered by bugear001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How bout using Numetal epoxy putty by KBS. It doesn't spray but you mold it and does an excellent job of adhering to pvc pipe and stopping leaks. See link.
2006-09-30 06:56:45 · answer #3 · answered by depotcopycat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They sell a kit at Home Depot that includes a gauze-like tape and some gum-like material. You spread the "gum" over the leak then soak the guaze and wrap it around the area. Works like a charm. Not exactly a spray, but works really well.
2006-09-30 06:53:50 · answer #4 · answered by drags 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do it the easy way they make couplens that are a rubber sleeve and a metal sheild they are used to connect cast iron pipes to pvc and also make good unions on pvc pipes
2006-10-01 10:48:45 · answer #5 · answered by William N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can detect a leak by spraying it bit it will keep getting worse if not replaced. you can replace a small section of the pipe by purchasing adapters for your new piece of pvc.if it is under pressure it will soon burst and if not it will crack futher. you can also buy a rubber boot for the repair. just cut out a small section and install the boot
2006-09-30 06:53:40 · answer #6 · answered by Billy T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to take it apart and clean it and then re glue it. a tempory fix is to use plumbers putty placed around the leak. then duct tape around the pipe sealing it. This is only a tempory fix until you can get it taken care of correctly.
2006-09-30 06:54:01 · answer #7 · answered by careermom18 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pvc pipe is the easiest to repair. you just need a hacksaw, glue, and a coupling.
2006-09-30 06:57:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋