James L Gayhart
New Member
I'm fixing a minor leak on my PVC water line. A PVC connector is dripping water just so slightly. It doesn't even spin the dial on my water meter! Any way what would be the best way to repair? Cut out the junction and place a PVC slip joint over the area or use a Compression Joint. In researching I have seen conflicting advice on using compression fittings on pressurized water lines. Note: My water pressure is 50 PSI coming out of the meter box. Some advise that compression fittings should never be used on a pressurized water line. Others say there wouldn't be any problems as long as the water pressure doesn't exceed the compression joint maxium (usually 200-250 PSI). This seems the easiest way to repair, but if it's going to fail within 2-3 years then not worth the effort
If not a compression joint, would it be better to use a slip connector? I have seen some videos of where a plumber grinds out the stop of slip connector so it can be slipped over the repair area and then cemented into place, thereby reducing the need to do accurate measurements. Any advice would be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Jim G.
If not a compression joint, would it be better to use a slip connector? I have seen some videos of where a plumber grinds out the stop of slip connector so it can be slipped over the repair area and then cemented into place, thereby reducing the need to do accurate measurements. Any advice would be appreciated.
Sincerely,
Jim G.