Step By Step Instructions On Repairing A Leaky PVC Joint

By Scott Rodgers

Repairing a leaky PVC joint is easy to do, as long as you have access to the leak. With a hacksaw, a replacement PVC joint fitting, a small length of PVC tubing, a couple of PVC coupler joints and some PVC cleaner and glue, you can quickly repair a leaky PVC joint.

In order to repair a leaky PVC joint, first of all purchase the same angled PVC joint along with a small length of replacement PVC tubing. Also take a couple of straight coupling joints. Ensure that you are purchasing the right size diameter that is consistent with the rest of the PVC drain plumbing. To initiate the process, turn off the water supply to the affected plumbing fixtures.

When you have got to know about the point from where the PVC joint is leaking then use a hacksaw to cut out the leaky PVC joint. Cut around 2 inches beyond either end of the PVC joint. Once you have removed the leaky PVC joint section, clean the edges of the PVC pipe using a file, sandpaper and rag. As last clean the ends of the PVC pipe using a PVC cleaning solution.

Next, measure the space between the two cut PVC ends and then cut a couple of small sections of PVC tubing. Clean all newly cut pieces of PVC tubing and PVC joints with the PVC cleaning solution.

Fit the small sections of tubing together with the PVC joint and try to connect them to the two ends of the exiting PVC plumbing lines. With the help of PVC coupler joint, tie them in to the existing PVC drain pipe. After that using a marker, create a line over the pipe ends and the joints for alignment marks.

After you have confirmed that the dry fit PVC joint assembly is of proper length and angle, disassemble the joint assembly. Now work on a single joint connection at a time and apply glue to the inside edge of the PVC joint and one end section of PVC pipe. After applying the PVC glue to each piece, push them together while aligning the marks. Hold them tight for 10 seconds before letting go.

Repeat this process on all of the joint sections, again being careful how you position the alignment marks. Once the PVC joint assembly is glued together, apply glue to the ends of the existing drain pipes and the inside edges of the straight coupling joints.

At last, you need to position the new PVC joint assembly into place in between the existing pipe sections and keep a hold of it for 10 seconds. To check the repaired PVC joint, turn on the water supply to the plumbing fixture.

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About The Author
Scott Rodgers is a noted writer who has been providing ample guidance on plumbing works all over the country. His splendid knowledge has, in fact, sparked significant rise in revenue for talented plumbers across the nation, from Scotch Plains Plumbers to South Bound Brook Plumbers .