Users who are viewing this thread

Pacifi

New Member
Messages
3
Reaction score
0
Points
1
Location
CA
Help please!!

Found a leak in the water supply pipe joint (cpvc to copper), leaking into the interior of wall behind the shower panel.

Please see video of leaking joint here:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1RtvFQoFV0uG6X5tSGsVSaXjCxsGcshRi

I should add the leak has been stopped. But I am perplexed this happened.

I hope you can see the two pictures besides the video. The shower valve is not braced. The supply pipes are not clamped. Is this a plumbing code issue?

Location: California. Date built: 2009-2010

Thanks much!
 

Attachments

  • IMG_5022_Inked_Forum.jpg
    IMG_5022_Inked_Forum.jpg
    115.3 KB · Views: 251
  • IMG_5021.JPG
    IMG_5021.JPG
    103.2 KB · Views: 234
Last edited:

Reach4

Well-Known Member
Messages
38,892
Reaction score
4,435
Points
113
Location
IL
I did not watch the video. Is the copper threaded, and the CPVC screwed into that? If so, I would cut the CPVC, unscrew that, and screw another CPVC adapter. But this time you will use both quality PTFE tape and a pipe compound that is OK for use with CPVC. You will tighten tight.

As to the order of things, I have an idea that might be OK. I would essentially make it so that I had 2 CPVC stubs pointing down. Make the stubs go down to exactly the same height. I would make a CPVC U out of two elbows and a short section, getting the distance right. Then I would glue both stubs simultaneously. Others may have a better idea. I am not a plumber.
 

Pacifi

New Member
Messages
3
Reaction score
0
Points
1
Location
CA
I did not watch the video. Is the copper threaded, and the CPVC screwed into that? If so, I would cut the CPVC, unscrew that, and screw another CPVC adapter. But this time you will use both quality PTFE tape and a pipe compound that is OK for use with CPVC. You will tighten tight.

As to the order of things, I have an idea that might be OK. I would essentially make it so that I had 2 CPVC stubs pointing down. Make the stubs go down to exactly the same height. I would make a CPVC U out of two elbows and a short section, getting the distance right. Then I would glue both stubs simultaneously. Others may have a better idea. I am not a plumber.


Thank you for your response.
The plumber found the joint threading jammed, so he replaced that U section
 
Top
Hey, wait a minute.

This is awkward, but...

It looks like you're using an ad blocker. We get it, but (1) terrylove.com can't live without ads, and (2) ad blockers can cause issues with videos and comments. If you'd like to support the site, please allow ads.

If any particular ad is your REASON for blocking ads, please let us know. We might be able to do something about it. Thanks.
I've Disabled AdBlock    No Thanks