Fixing a small pvc leak?

[kdx7214]

i dont understand, if the leak is above the sump, then why do you have to remove a wall. cut the 45 out and replace with a new 45 a 2 couplers.
as mentioned above JB weld works wonders. i used it many times even to fix a drip in my house water supply at 50 psi. lasted for years and sold the house.

It would be necessary to reach everything. The plumbing runs from bulkheads on the back of the tank down to the sump. The tank is close enough to the wall that to remove the plumbing (from the unions I thoughtfully put in place) would mean removing a section of drywall. I have long arms, but not that long lol.

Fortunately, the E6000 experiment seems to have been 100% successful and the leak is stopped. That stuff is really viscous so it stayed in place and sealed it nicely.

Cheers!

 

[vetteguy53081]

I just got my tank setup, filled with sand and water, and pump running and discovered that I have a small leak in the plumbing. It's directly over the sump and only drops a single drop of water maybe every 2-3 minutes. To fix it the "right" way I'd have to rip out the plumbing (and a wall that's too close to allow me to access the rest of the plumbing) and replace it all.

What kind of long term issues could I expect if I just leave it the way it is? Is there an easier fix for this that would prevent tearing out a wall? My wife really doesn't want me to take down the drywall lol.

Thanks!

I had the same and use the BLUE PVC cement which is more of a gel and all fixed

 

[workhz]

Just to confirm, this is under ‘pressure’ and connected to the return?

Someone remind me why people use rigid pipe vs flexible hose for returns?

 

[kdx7214]

Just to confirm, this is under ‘pressure’ and connected to the return?

Someone remind me why people use rigid pipe vs flexible hose for returns?

Because the cats view rubber hoses as play things to be chewed on?