For those thinking he could've just used two couplers and a small pipe, or used a slipfix/quickfix, compression or telescoping coupling. You are all wrong. You have to notice the two original pvc pipes didn't meet in line with each other. They met at an angle and that is why there was a leak in the first place because of shoddy work originally. This video is the perfect fix for this situation. Unless you want to work at bending some pvc pipe with hot water, hot air gun, sand,etc. I know, I had bad work done on my lawn as well. Great video AdamDIY!!! Thank you.
l31007 thanks for your explanation of that. I was wondering why he was doing it that way. if your line is straight though can you just do it straight across with 2 couplers and some pipe?
Actually you can, they literally make a flex tube fitting at Home Depot and it is a sch 40 flexible tube with a slip coupling pre attached to each side. Meant for this exact situation. (Note not meant for mainlines, just lateral lines)
Actually i do sprinklers everyday for 15 year now, and this repair is the most reliable, strongest and clean way to do it! Your idea of two coupling with a piece of pipe is garbage! Also flexible pvc eventually leak again!
Well I'm sorry you disagree. I have my own business in installing sprinklers and also repairs and also have been doing this for about 14yrs. As I do not rely on these flex tube fittings for an everyday repair they are reliable in times like this. Maybe open your mind a little to this type of repair and try it instead of being so negative. I do not think your talking about the same product as what I use in this situation. Also if you have leaks after you repair it you have done it incorrectly and should look at how you perform your repairs and maybe do them a little differently.
Would have never thought of this type of fix. I have two pipes touching horizontally together, one is cracked the other is ok. Installing the couplers on each end of the pipe after I cut the bad part out will leave it misaligned for being in a straight line. Was trying to figure this one out. I have watched numerous videos on how to, yours is the best! Clear, concise, and to the point step by step. Thanks for putting this solution out here!🎉🎉🎉
Put the technique to the test today and it worked perfectly. I was a little nervous on the last step priming and cementing all of those “telephone” connections at the same time, but it worked beautifully! Thanks again for the video. 🪄✨
found a nice pool in my backyard yesterday and after hours of digging this is exactly what my water line looked like ...if I can fix it doing this you saved me thousands of dollars :)
Thanks for the video. I had two 1" lines running side by side. The lines were too close together to use a compression coupling on the damaged line. Your DIY fix was quite easy and worked perfectly.
That's why I do commercial irrigation only. You get to work with high tech systems, work with bigger parts, and the only people that think they know everything are your fellow techs.
The good ole fashioned telephone repair haha. Im a service tech at an irrigation company and use this method when the pipes just don't line up. That's what's nice about poly pipe, curves are no problem. Not so much with PVC lol
I just discovered this morning i have a broken line and I have to ask because I new to these kind of repairs but why the elbows instead of just going straight across
When I installed this horse shoe patch on my sprinkler pipe, I rotated the harsh from vertical to horizontal reference to the pipe. This way I eliminate any chance of an air lock or high spot in the line, when draining. Works for me.
Good job. Only thing i saw was most of the time head tees are installed with the 1/2” threads on the side not straight up but it gets the job done non the less
My last repair the pipe in ground needed to be sanded down on the outside of the pipe to get the couplings on. Otherwise maybe 1/4" max on. Always prefit the couplings before applying cleaning and cement.
I have a gravity drain system to get the most water out of the piping since everything freezes in Michigan so I need to keep the pipe level as possible so two couplings and a short piece of pipe with the stopper removed is my best way.
I looked high and low for your technique...I've got a tight space break and pipe ends weren't able to flex due to surrounding tree roots. This is genius, my application is lateral because my pipe is shallow and I have room away from the root structure. That's great thinking.
well its really the standard for irrigation repair, that or use whats called a quick fix slip coupling thingy tm, as there is no flex in the pipe and there is almost no way to simply use 2 couplings and have it fit properly, now as per the glue he was using, do not use standard DWV (drain waste and vent) type glue/cement, there is glue made for these pressurized pipes, tends to be blue.
Great video. I repaired one of my pipes the same way years ago and it still holds. I know all the experts will tell you it’s not the right way to do it but, hey, the experts quoted me $280 to repair it.
I have a question. The black elbow (for sprinkler head) connected to the T coupling, don't you need teflon tape or sealant before threading into the coupling? So there is no leak.
this is so much more work than necessary. Just get two unions, make one into a slip joint, and cut a tube of PVC to connect the two. Just two parts and way less opportunities for failure than this approach...
I also wondered why he seemed to be doing so many extra steps, but another viewer pointed out that the reason he had to go with all those bends is because the sprinkler line wasn't straight, which is probably what caused the cracks in the first place. Because the two ends weren't in line with each other (which is really noticeable in the final shot of the video), he had to use the bends to get it to line up safely. Makes sense to me!
I did the whole job (being careful to apply primer and glue generously on every contact surface). Waited 10 min like the can said. Tested and it blew water out of at least two of the joints. Btw, I can't twist the last joint when setting it on.
this is a perfect way to fix lines. only thing I do different is, lay the elbows level with the pipe to keep same distance from top of ground. maybe it's not possible being at a angle?
Laying the repaired segment level , rather than extending upward, is a brilliant idea. So simple, yet I had never thought about it. Unless the original pipeline is quite deep, going upwards with the repaired section could cause it to be too shallow.
Drew Young, yes it would not be possible because the original pipe was bending. Or let's say it would be possible but would be just as difficult as joining two pieces with a straight pipe because you would still have the same bend to deal with. After he cut the middle section, you could see the left and the right pipes are not on a straight line. Using the elbows straight up fixes this issue. If the original pipe was straight, then you could do what you said and it would definitely be better but in this case, he had to do what he did. However there are other methods to do this repair. There are special pipes that you can bend (without needing to heat up).
The fact that you think this is a "really great" video demonstrates why you shouldn't just believe everything some presents to you. This is the INCORRECT way to fix that leak. I can't think of a more convoluted way to introduce 10 more points of failure in such a short run! Are you kidding me?? This should have been a single piece of pipe and two slip couplers. Yes... the pipe has to be bent to fit the angle, but a little hot sand or a heat gun makes that a simple task.
I got lucky with my irrigation leak after seeing standing water near a sprinkler head ….it was a cracked plastic shaft that pops up when the sprinkler is turned on…easy fix!
I'd agree with those thoughts if I knew what the volume / pressure drop is at the end of the connection. There was 360 degrees of turns added to this pipe.
If the line was straight, I would consider turning the first two elbows 90 degrees so the add on pipe would be at the same elevation and in the same plane as the rest of the line. Doing it your way puts the repair closer to the ground surface. I understand you had to do it that way due to the bend. Great video, tho.
I use blue rain or shine. Usually I throw it away when it gets “gloppy” as he put it. It should be runny. Also you’re suppose to push the pipe on and make a 1/4 turn and hold it for about 15 sec which he did so bravo. What will tend to happen is the heat from it melting together it’ll try and push it off that’s why you hold it. This method is good if you have bent pipe from some jack leg trenching it wrong or bowing the pipe originally. We call this the 4 90’s method.
Me too! I did the whole job (being careful to apply primer and glue generously on every contact surface). Waited 10 min like the can said. Tested and it blew water out of at least two of the joints. Btw, I can't twist the last joint when setting it on.
It would have prevented him from using straight PVC pipe. His way of doing it relieves the bending pressure that was put on that pipe due to being laid down in a curve.
Nice job but I think it just a tad overkill. You had enough flex in that pipe on the left to just use a couple couplings to reattach but anyway good job.
The long way to do a simple job. All that was required was a couple of couplings and then the length of pipe. Only needed to soften the pipe to get the bend with a heat gun.
sometimes that is the only way to do a repair on PVC and have tight joints that are fully inserted into the fittings... the trick is accurate cuts and also be aware that you might have a drainage issue since you have inserted a "road-bump" in the layout... this could spell trouble in a cold climate area... it would now require blowing out versus just draining etc....
This method works fine but if your home store sells flexible PVC pipe it will make this repair much easier with only two glue joints and allows for misaligned pipes. Flexible PVC is OK to use on the non constant pressurized side of your sprinkler system. Primer is not necessary for small diameter pipes and most people use it wrong and end up with weaker joints. Clear PVC glue has been shown to be the weakest glue, use the grey or the blue without primer for the strongest joints. This is a simple repair job on the non pressurized side so optimal strength is not critical.
@@iamBenRod why do all of the PVC manufacturers recommend primer use for pressurized pipe? The pipe is designed to be used with glue and primer. A chemical reaction occurs between the glue, primer and top layer of PVC that creates the strongest bond possible.
ssanderford63 the single purpose of primer is to clean the pipe surface. Primer is a solvent comprised of acetone and MEK which are great at removing grease and dirt. Unfortunately these chemicals are also great at dissolving PVC. When primer is applied it starts to dissolve the pipe and fitting which weakens them by reducing the cross sectional area. Primer neither aids nor inhibits the chemical reaction, it simply cleans the pipe. The strongest joints are made with clean pipes and glue only, no primer. This sounds like a contradiction but hear me out. For a typical homeowner repair such as this one, supplies are bought the day of repair or the day before. The pipes and fittings are generally clean from the store, no heavy contamination such as oil or grease to remove. A homeowner simply wipes pipes clean with a towel and glues up the joint. Not using primer, eliminates the unnecessary damage done by the acetone and MEK because the fittings and pipe are clean to begin with. The manufacturer recommends primer because they are concerned with general contractor jobs, not diy’ers. They are thinking about pipes and fittings being left out overnight on job site grounds being handled, and stored in/by greasy, dirty tools, storage containers, etc. Recommending primer is a CYA move by the manufacturer and insures that the pipe is cleaned of these heavy contaminates at these types of job sites at the expense of a slightly weaker joint. Using primer only slightly reduces the joint burst pressure so the joint still meets pressure ratings. You can find some of this data online which is interesting as it’s somewhat counterintuitive. I’m sure manufacturers also don’t mind the extra revenue that primer sales generate. If pipes could be guaranteed to be free of heavy dirt, oil, grease at these job sites, that would eliminate the need for primer as it is not needed for the chemical reaction to take place. Hope this makes sense.
@@iamBenRod you are incorrect. The purpose of the primer is to dissolve the very first layer, or the sheen off of the PVC so the glue can bond with the more porous PVC surface underneath. Primer when applied correctly with glue provides the strongest joints possible.
You’re a really tidy guy. It’s nine years later now. Are you still tidy and meticulous, or did you give it all up for assisted living? Or, are you the maintenance guy at the assisted living place?
As a contractor i have see some bad repairs but this my friend is just bad . never be afraid to dig so you can do it right . little token here if you get a flat tire you replace it to its original state you dont add another tire so now you have 5 tires .all you needed was a tee and coupler
For those thinking he could've just used two couplers and a small pipe, or used a slipfix/quickfix, compression or telescoping coupling. You are all wrong.
You have to notice the two original pvc pipes didn't meet in line with each other. They met at an angle and that is why there was a leak in the first place because of shoddy work originally. This video is the perfect fix for this situation. Unless you want to work at bending some pvc pipe with hot water, hot air gun, sand,etc. I know, I had bad work done on my lawn as well.
Great video AdamDIY!!! Thank you.
l31007 thanks for your explanation of that. I was wondering why he was doing it that way. if your line is straight though can you just do it straight across with 2 couplers and some pipe?
Thanks for that clarification.
Actually you can, they literally make a flex tube fitting at Home Depot and it is a sch 40 flexible tube with a slip coupling pre attached to each side. Meant for this exact situation. (Note not meant for mainlines, just lateral lines)
Actually i do sprinklers everyday for 15 year now, and this repair is the most reliable, strongest and clean way to do it! Your idea of two coupling with a piece of pipe is garbage! Also flexible pvc eventually leak again!
Well I'm sorry you disagree. I have my own business in installing sprinklers and also repairs and also have been doing this for about 14yrs. As I do not rely on these flex tube fittings for an everyday repair they are reliable in times like this. Maybe open your mind a little to this type of repair and try it instead of being so negative. I do not think your talking about the same product as what I use in this situation. Also if you have leaks after you repair it you have done it incorrectly and should look at how you perform your repairs and maybe do them a little differently.
Would have never thought of this type of fix. I have two pipes touching horizontally together, one is cracked the other is ok. Installing the couplers on each end of the pipe after I cut the bad part out will leave it misaligned for being in a straight line. Was trying to figure this one out. I have watched numerous videos on how to, yours is the best! Clear, concise, and to the point step by step. Thanks for putting this solution out here!🎉🎉🎉
Put the technique to the test today and it worked perfectly. I was a little nervous on the last step priming and cementing all of those “telephone” connections at the same time, but it worked beautifully! Thanks again for the video. 🪄✨
This appears fairly easy thank you. I am fixing mine for the first time today.
You made replacing PVC water pipes with simplicity, AWESOME!!!
I've used this technique many times when space was limited. Helps to use slow-set solvent.
Here i was spending $ on those expanding pipes to make it fit, when all I had to do was what you did on this video. Thanks for the quick fix tip.
Slip fix still helps in times
Awesome fix!!! Plumbers U is legend!! I always twist the swings on before I glue. Always awkward to twist on swings in limited spaces!!
Great work!!
found a nice pool in my backyard yesterday and after hours of digging this is exactly what my water line looked like ...if I can fix it doing this you saved me thousands of dollars :)
Thousands of dollars to fix a broken irrigation pipe? If you'd pay that much for that repair, you deserve it.
@@es2709 it was the main water line
@@davidkropodra
No difference.
Great Job! It was exciting to me to see you using this method. It's how I fix most of the leaks I come across. 👍🏻
Good tips
The trick of fixing a broken pipe with four small elbows is really clever... and useful.
Thanks for the video. I had two 1" lines running side by side. The lines were too close together to use a compression coupling on the damaged line. Your DIY fix was quite easy and worked perfectly.
Ahhh, the irrigation service technician life....only thing missing is the homeowner standing behind you breathing down your neck😂😂😂😂😂, good video
That's why I do commercial irrigation only. You get to work with high tech systems, work with bigger parts, and the only people that think they know everything are your fellow techs.
The good ole fashioned telephone repair haha. Im a service tech at an irrigation company and use this method when the pipes just don't line up. That's what's nice about poly pipe, curves are no problem. Not so much with PVC lol
A true master of the plumbing puzzle!!
good idea, always looking for an easier way to fix inground breaks, Thanks
Is this for supply tube?
This was the only video I found where you showed a pvc cutter instead of a saw. Thank you for this helpful video!
Seem to add flow restriction especially if its a main feed line? Yes? No?
This might be the smartest video. I have such hard Arizona soil bending the pvc just starts another leak. Thank you for posting.
Wow, great fix thanks for sharing, I was wondering how to do a fix when pvc pipes aren't straight
You did a wonderful job!
I just discovered this morning i have a broken line and I have to ask because I new to these kind of repairs but why the elbows instead of just going straight across
Great idea for this fix. I used it on my sprinkler system. Thanks
When I installed this horse shoe patch on my sprinkler pipe, I rotated the harsh from vertical to horizontal reference to the pipe. This way I eliminate any chance of an air lock or high spot in the line, when draining. Works for me.
Good job. Only thing i saw was most of the time head tees are installed with the 1/2” threads on the side not straight up but it gets the job done non the less
My last repair the pipe in ground needed to be sanded down on the outside of the pipe to get the couplings on. Otherwise maybe 1/4" max on.
Always prefit the couplings before applying cleaning and cement.
I have a gravity drain system to get the most water out of the piping since everything freezes in Michigan so I need to keep the pipe level as possible so two couplings and a short piece of pipe with the stopper removed is my best way.
Exactly why I was looking for, Thank you
Brilliant
I looked high and low for your technique...I've got a tight space break and pipe ends weren't able to flex due to surrounding tree roots. This is genius, my application is lateral because my pipe is shallow and I have room away from the root structure. That's great thinking.
well its really the standard for irrigation repair, that or use whats called a quick fix slip coupling thingy tm, as there is no flex in the pipe and there is almost no way to simply use 2 couplings and have it fit properly, now as per the glue he was using, do not use standard DWV (drain waste and vent) type glue/cement, there is glue made for these pressurized pipes, tends to be blue.
Wow, although I have done this many times that was the best Method I have seen, everyone can learn something new all the time thanks!
Great video. I repaired one of my pipes the same way years ago and it still holds. I know all the experts will tell you it’s not the right way to do it but, hey, the experts quoted me $280 to repair it.
I have a question. The black elbow (for sprinkler head) connected to the T coupling, don't you need teflon tape or sealant before threading into the coupling? So there is no leak.
Nice video, really helpful in how to align the pvc pipes. Thx
How long did they haft to wait b4 they could turn the water back on because of the glue may have not dried?
Curious, what PVC pipe using, 200, sch20, sch40 etc…..
Really interested in knowing as the pvc goes into the fittings so “easily” and I like that.
Thx
Did you use the several Ls going up to reduce the angle between the gap you are bridging? Is that the reason for that procedure?
this is so much more work than necessary. Just get two unions, make one into a slip joint, and cut a tube of PVC to connect the two. Just two parts and way less opportunities for failure than this approach...
I also wondered why he seemed to be doing so many extra steps, but another viewer pointed out that the reason he had to go with all those bends is because the sprinkler line wasn't straight, which is probably what caused the cracks in the first place. Because the two ends weren't in line with each other (which is really noticeable in the final shot of the video), he had to use the bends to get it to line up safely. Makes sense to me!
@@supermanwicket could definitely be the case
I did the whole job (being careful to apply primer and glue generously on every contact surface). Waited 10 min like the can said. Tested and it blew water out of at least two of the joints. Btw, I can't twist the last joint when setting it on.
A question, y that method and not straight ahead??
this is a perfect way to fix lines. only thing I do different is, lay the elbows level with the pipe to keep same distance from top of ground. maybe it's not possible being at a angle?
Agreed pipes sticking up will get hit by aeration
Laying the repaired segment level , rather than extending upward, is a brilliant idea. So simple, yet I had never thought about it. Unless the original pipeline is quite deep, going upwards with the repaired section could cause it to be too shallow.
Drew Young, yes it would not be possible because the original pipe was bending. Or let's say it would be possible but would be just as difficult as joining two pieces with a straight pipe because you would still have the same bend to deal with. After he cut the middle section, you could see the left and the right pipes are not on a straight line. Using the elbows straight up fixes this issue. If the original pipe was straight, then you could do what you said and it would definitely be better but in this case, he had to do what he did. However there are other methods to do this repair. There are special pipes that you can bend (without needing to heat up).
i use two 45° its easier to get the pipe in than two couplers and it still has a path thats not a head on collision
Got a diagram of that? Need to fix 2 8 inch cuts from a trencher
thanks for the clear video. you didn't skip any part of the process. very helpful!
Just 2 ...1/4s of a turn at the end.
Really great video. I am fixing some spots today and your guide was the best I found so far. Thanks!
The fact that you think this is a "really great" video demonstrates why you shouldn't just believe everything some presents to you. This is the INCORRECT way to fix that leak. I can't think of a more convoluted way to introduce 10 more points of failure in such a short run! Are you kidding me?? This should have been a single piece of pipe and two slip couplers. Yes... the pipe has to be bent to fit the angle, but a little hot sand or a heat gun makes that a simple task.
I got lucky with my irrigation leak after seeing standing water near a sprinkler head ….it was a cracked plastic shaft that pops up when the sprinkler is turned on…easy fix!
Can I get your help with broken pvc pipe at base of my sprinkler head
Very good brother I'm an architect I recommend this to my clients
Thank you!
I learn something new everyday! Thanks for the video!
Excellent! Thank you very much
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Great job.
I'd agree with those thoughts if I knew what the volume / pressure drop is at the end of the connection. There was 360 degrees of turns added to this pipe.
video Great? my friend
Thank you
Nice repair
If the line was straight, I would consider turning the first two elbows 90 degrees so the add on pipe would be at the same elevation and in the same plane as the rest of the line. Doing it your way puts the repair closer to the ground surface. I understand you had to do it that way due to the bend. Great video, tho.
Every time I make a plumbers u It reminds me of an old school telephone!
You can use street 90s and cut out a step
Maybe a couple of 22° fittings would have simplified the fix?
I use blue rain or shine. Usually I throw it away when it gets “gloppy” as he put it. It should be runny. Also you’re suppose to push the pipe on and make a 1/4 turn and hold it for about 15 sec which he did so bravo. What will tend to happen is the heat from it melting together it’ll try and push it off that’s why you hold it. This method is good if you have bent pipe from some jack leg trenching it wrong or bowing the pipe originally. We call this the 4 90’s method.
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Thank you for the great video! How long does the glue need to set before it can be used?
It's posted on the glue can. 30sec.
Get slow setting pvc glue fast setting will not work
Me too! I did the whole job (being careful to apply primer and glue generously on every contact surface). Waited 10 min like the can said. Tested and it blew water out of at least two of the joints. Btw, I can't twist the last joint when setting it on.
Great thanks you
Good job
very nice lot of help
good Job easy
Dynamic balancing of armature not shown. Without balancing lot of noise and vibration and bushes quickly worn out.
Why did you angle the 90's up and not to the side?
It would have prevented him from using straight PVC pipe. His way of doing it relieves the bending pressure that was put on that pipe due to being laid down in a curve.
Its good.
Hi , how long we need to wait cement get dry before run water . Thanks
15 seconds
The label on the back of the can should have a cure time. If not, it’s safest to wait two hours before pressurizing the system
45 ‘s always Brake ,this was the best way to fix it ...
Nice job but I think it just a tad overkill. You had enough flex in that pipe on the left to just use a couple couplings to reattach but anyway good job.
The long way to do a simple job. All that was required was a couple of couplings and then the length of pipe. Only needed to soften the pipe to get the bend with a heat gun.
Thank you so much it is so good advice
You have now raised the repair a good two inches if not three from what was ground level. I hope it is still underground.
the original pipe should be 12" underground
He also Dropped the Pressure on the rest of the heads on that line.
sometimes that is the only way to do a repair on PVC and have tight joints that are fully inserted into the fittings... the trick is accurate cuts and also be aware that you might have a drainage issue since you have inserted a "road-bump" in the layout... this could spell trouble in a cold climate area... it would now require blowing out versus just draining etc....
Thanks for this video. Very helpful
They call the 4 el repair. PVC will always eventually crack when its bent during install or stressed by roots..
Thank you so much .👍👍👍
Better to Use 1- 45degree elbow.
But your technique is also very good
45 would get u away from the pipe, that is the best solution called a swing joint
Awsome!
A great way to fix a ruptured line👍
nicely done.
Thanks for the video! 👍
You'll never see me do it that way always have a slip fix on this truck
Great video. I'll be using this tomorrow to add a T.
please tell me the name of fittings used in water tank
brilliant
I did this way for my water main
Good way to drop your water pressure. 22.5 degree elbows exist.
How long usually you should wait to turn back on the water?
30 min to an hour depending on the glue.
Nice. But why not turn them completely on their side instead of up then downwards. This interrupts the flow of water
Why didn't you make a straight repair , why 90s and hump going up?
This method works fine but if your home store sells flexible PVC pipe it will make this repair much easier with only two glue joints and allows for misaligned pipes. Flexible PVC is OK to use on the non constant pressurized side of your sprinkler system. Primer is not necessary for small diameter pipes and most people use it wrong and end up with weaker joints. Clear PVC glue has been shown to be the weakest glue, use the grey or the blue without primer for the strongest joints. This is a simple repair job on the non pressurized side so optimal strength is not critical.
Glue only joints are not stronger than glue + primer joints...
ssanderford63 Primer reduces the cross sectional area of the pipe making it weaker.
@@iamBenRod why do all of the PVC manufacturers recommend primer use for pressurized pipe? The pipe is designed to be used with glue and primer. A chemical reaction occurs between the glue, primer and top layer of PVC that creates the strongest bond possible.
ssanderford63 the single purpose of primer is to clean the pipe surface. Primer is a solvent comprised of acetone and MEK which are great at removing grease and dirt. Unfortunately these chemicals are also great at dissolving PVC. When primer is applied it starts to dissolve the pipe and fitting which weakens them by reducing the cross sectional area.
Primer neither aids nor inhibits the chemical reaction, it simply cleans the pipe. The strongest joints are made with clean pipes and glue only, no primer. This sounds like a contradiction but hear me out. For a typical homeowner repair such as this one, supplies are bought the day of repair or the day before. The pipes and fittings are generally clean from the store, no heavy contamination such as oil or grease to remove. A homeowner simply wipes pipes clean with a towel and glues up the joint. Not using primer, eliminates the unnecessary damage done by the acetone and MEK because the fittings and pipe are clean to begin with.
The manufacturer recommends primer because they are concerned with general contractor jobs, not diy’ers. They are thinking about pipes and fittings being left out overnight on job site grounds being handled, and stored in/by greasy, dirty tools, storage containers, etc. Recommending primer is a CYA move by the manufacturer and insures that the pipe is cleaned of these heavy contaminates at these types of job sites at the expense of a slightly weaker joint. Using primer only slightly reduces the joint burst pressure so the joint still meets pressure ratings. You can find some of this data online which is interesting as it’s somewhat counterintuitive. I’m sure manufacturers also don’t mind the extra revenue that primer sales generate. If pipes could be guaranteed to be free of heavy dirt, oil, grease at these job sites, that would eliminate the need for primer as it is not needed for the chemical reaction to take place. Hope this makes sense.
@@iamBenRod you are incorrect. The purpose of the primer is to dissolve the very first layer, or the sheen off of the PVC so the glue can bond with the more porous PVC surface underneath. Primer when applied correctly with glue provides the strongest joints possible.
You’re a really tidy guy. It’s nine years later now. Are you still tidy and meticulous, or did you give it all up for assisted living? Or, are you the maintenance guy at the assisted living place?
Great
Thanks! Super helpful!
Very nice thank you
As a contractor i have see some bad repairs but this my friend is just bad . never be afraid to dig so you can do it right . little token here if you get a flat tire you replace it to its original state you dont add another tire so now you have 5 tires .all you needed was a tee and coupler
I do that a lot when im in a bind or the PVC in uneven
I can't believe I've never thought of this.