Leaky PVC joint

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    • 11 Nov 2003 at 6:29 pm #279349
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        Is there anything that can be done to stop a small leak at a PVC joint. This is in 3″ pipe, drain line.

      • 11 Nov 2003 at 11:33 pm #300601
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          I heard of using a Vac on the line and sucking in cleaner and then glue. If it is a hub that is leaking try drilling a hole in line with leak, make sure you go through hub only not the pipe, and use a vac and suck the cleaner in the leak a couple times and then suck it dry and do the same with clue. You can also cut out pipe and use 2 nohub bands and replace the leaky fitting and new pipe with a new one.

        • 12 Nov 2003 at 8:43 am #300602
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            Cut the sucker out and glue in a new piece.

          • 12 Nov 2003 at 2:03 pm #300603
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              I agree ,why not fix it right.You will probably spend more time trying to cobble it up and still leak than you would fixing it right the first time.

            • 10 Mar 2004 at 9:44 pm #300604
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                As a quick fix I used some clear 100% silicone. Works great! Can’t even see it!

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