dripping pvc

cathyg_99 · #1 03-23-2011, 12:52 AM

i glued all my pvc and there is a small leak could i silicone it or any other suggestion

monocus · #2 03-23-2011, 12:57 AM

try brushing the pvc with more cement at the leak when it's dry and not running.hopefully the pvc will melt at your pin hole and seal it,or the glue will clog the hole.if not then silicone-but keep it dry till it cures

Lance · #3 03-23-2011, 01:02 AM

If it is a very small leak, it will stop in time from salt creep.

cathyg_99 · #4 03-23-2011, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Lance

If it is a very small leak, it will stop in time from salt creep.

its at the back outside of my tank i dont want it to spring a large leak and onto the wires/electrical

DiverDude · #5 03-23-2011, 01:02 AM

Something else to try if you need more substance is to shave some PVC from some unwanted pipe (I use a bodyman's rasp) then mix in some solvent to make a sludge to put on the seam.

You have to work FAST though !

Navarchus · #6 03-23-2011, 03:12 AM

just dry it amd apply pvc glue on it

trilinearmipmap · #7 03-23-2011, 03:23 AM

PVC is so cheap I would just buy new PVC and re-do the plumbing. There is too much to lose to worry about saving a few dollars.

cathyg_99 · #8 03-23-2011, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by trilinearmipmap

PVC is so cheap I would just buy new PVC and re-do the plumbing. There is too much to lose to worry about saving a few dollars.

Ya the PVC is but the ball gate and spring valve isn't so I would have to reorder them from Australia all for a tiny drip an hour from one elbow

The Codfather · #9 03-23-2011, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by trilinearmipmap

PVC is so cheap I would just buy new PVC and re-do the plumbing. There is too much to lose to worry about saving a few dollars.

+1, cut out the elbow and use a couple of couplings/unions. Is it accessible? You could always cut and chip out the fitting.