Fernco couping question

[donmecca999]

I recently installed a banded fernco coupler to connect the existing ABS drain to some new PVC pipe. The guy at home depot said to just tighten it down and I wouldn't have any problems with leaks. I got to reading online and see that a 2in Fernco should be tightened to 60lbs, however when I installed this I simply hand tightened the connector tight as I could get by hand.

Question is, will I have any future problems with this fitting because I didn't torque it to 60lbs? I did run some water through the drain, no signs of anything leaking. This fitting is now buried in the floor and would be a major pain to open up again to tighten further.

Thank You

 

[Terry]

I have a torque wrench for installing those fittings. I can hand tighten a lot tighter than the torque wrench will allow.
You're fine.

 

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[donmecca999]

Thanks for the quick answer! Ever since I got all the floors and walls are closed up I've been feeling paranoid about leaks. I debated using the green ABS-PVC glue but decided to go with the banded no-hub (fernco?) instead after some research. Hopefully it will be leak free for the life of the new bathroom.

 

[Terry]

You are much better off with the Banded Fernco.