Which glue to use to PCV leak

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  1. property_geek

    property_geek Well-Known Member

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    Hi,

    I have a broken PVC pipe in the ground which I would like to fix. ideal solution is to dig the area cut broken section and replace it with new section. But I am looking for easy option.

    As you can see from picture it is more than just a leak but it's not too bad either.

    I am not sure if it is just a rainwater pipe or sewer pipe. If it is a rainwater pipe then pressure will be higher than that of sewer flow.

    I am thinking to use a small patch of pvc pipe and glue it using Araldite

    i am not sure how strong Araldite bonds on PVC.

    Can you please suggest a better way or what I am doing is just fine?

    Thanks
     

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    not Araldite..................
    PVC glue and primer. available at any hardware or plumbing supplier.
     
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    This is a gravity fed system - there is no pressure unless you're pumping the water.

    Stick with primer and pvc adhesive - two pats and follow directions.
     
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    duct tape.

    then bit of rapid set to protect in future
     
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    With the left over you can make a matching wallet and belt.
     
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    How have i lived so long without knowing this!!!o_O my day is complete

    The nearest thing to those nobel prize winning achievements, has been duct taping a lollipop man to a telegraph pole! (one hand free to operate the sign to be safe ;))
     
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    Thanks everyone.
     
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    The stuff that smells reallllllllly good.
     
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