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Leaky pipes

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Most of you have probably seen my thread already. I have a 90° elbow that will not stop leaking. I've tried drying it off and putting more PVC cement on it and even after 15+ hrs its still leaking!!! I've already gone through 2 towels bc of the drip. I need ideas!
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kschweer

kschweer

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Dan. Cut it out and replace it. That is going To be the only guaranteed fix. If you don't fix it correctly now it likely won't be done and will cause you headaches from here on out. For a temporary fix that tape is ok but not for the long term.
 
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Kevin, that's what I want to do but I don't think I can. I made it so tight fitting that I'd have to redo EVERYTHING if I wanted to replace and I'm definitely not doing that. I don't even think my pipe cutters would fit there
 
jgraz

jgraz

Dan there is no reason a PVC cutter can't get in that space. Cut that elbow as close to the elbow as possible add a coupling to each side and just use a small piece of flex to repair it. That way you don't need to worry about exact measurements.
Kevin is right, do it right and do it now. Wasn't the whole purpose of this reset to get things the way you want?

Edit:
After looking again, I would cut just above the leaking elbow and make your other cut on the other side of that 45*. Replace that whole piece with flex PVC. I have some ultra flex if you need it.
 
mrehfeld

mrehfeld

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Water will travel giving you the impression that the leak is in one place when it is actually somewhere else. Wrap a rag or towel tightly above the elbow and see if the leak stops because if it does that means you have a leak elsewhere. Good luck
 
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jgraz said:
Dan there is no reason a PVC cutter can't get in that space. Cut that elbow as close to the elbow as possible add a coupling to each side and just use a small piece of flex to repair it. That way you don't need to worry about exact measurements.
Kevin is right, do it right and do it now. Wasn't the whole purpose of this reset to get things the way you want?

Edit:
After looking again, I would cut just above the leaking elbow and make your other cut on the other side of that 45*. Replace that whole piece with flex PVC. I have some ultra flex if you need it.
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Youre right, I can try and get the pipe cutter in there but its pressed up against the stand and my cutters r the big bulky kind. I guess if I can do it that way I could use my dremel to cut it lol
 
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mrehfeld said:
Water will travel giving you the impression that the leak is in one place when it is actually somewhere else. Wrap a rag or towel tightly above the elbow and see if the leak stops because if it does that means you have a leak elsewhere. Good luck
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No its not traveling, I can see where its coming from unfortunately lol
 
Hockeynut

Hockeynut

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Use a hack saw if you can't get the cutter in there. You are better off with the flex anyway 90s are pretty harsh on flow
 
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Anyone know where I can find plastic clamps for the hose? Lowes or HD doesn't have them. Only place I've ever got it from was on BRS and I don't wanna wait 3 days
 
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Ratchet hose clamps. That's what I need and it seems nowhere local has em. I checked Lowes, HD, hardware store and a pool supply place and nothing. Even called a few plumbing places and nobody has anything!! Anything else i can use or do u think the force of putting the hose on will be enough?
 
redfishbluefish

redfishbluefish

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I too strongly believe the only true fix is to cut it out and redo the plumbing. The leaking water has contaminated the two pieces and now getting cement to attach would be difficult.


Here's what plumbers do to make sure their glue-ups don't leak:


* use cleaner on both pieces being assembled.
* use cement on both pieces being assembled.
* quickly put the two pieces together and twist approximately 90 degrees.
* hold for approximately 10 seconds.
* If the piece has to be going in a specific direction, use a sharpie to put alignment marks on both pieces so that when you give the twist you can align the marks.
 
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Well I'm definitely gonna redo that section. I went out and got more tubing and some adapters so I can out the section but I just need some ratchet clamps and I'll be good but can't find em
 
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