Paulhomeowner
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Hi i have a 2 inch PVC joint for a shower drain that has a 1 drop every 20 seconds leak when a water pressure test was done , it does not leak when you just run water.
Here is the problem, this joint is attached to a main drain with 5 other joints coming in at all angles and no straight pipe between. I know that most would say cut out the faulty joint and replace for me to do that all of that plumbing would need re-doing.
Here is my question, can i use a 2 inch fernco coupling over the male and female part of the joint if i slide it in over the straight pipe going into the joint? can i heat the fernco up to stretch it over the collar part of the joint?
other option is to separate joint which most people say is a no no.
any advice would be greatfully appreciated.
Here is the problem, this joint is attached to a main drain with 5 other joints coming in at all angles and no straight pipe between. I know that most would say cut out the faulty joint and replace for me to do that all of that plumbing would need re-doing.
Here is my question, can i use a 2 inch fernco coupling over the male and female part of the joint if i slide it in over the straight pipe going into the joint? can i heat the fernco up to stretch it over the collar part of the joint?
other option is to separate joint which most people say is a no no.
any advice would be greatfully appreciated.
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