pvc pipe fitting repair/replace

[boatneck]

The condensate drain line on my ac/heatpump is a pvc setup which has a cracked tee that leaks. I want to replace the tee, but am unable to separate the pvc lines going to the tee. Otherwise, the whole pvc setup has to be replaced. Any suggestions?

 

[one more cast]

Re: pvc pipe fitting repair/replace

Its quite simple really, you just saw the fitting off with a hack saw a couple inches from the fitting or midway between two fittings and replace the tee with a new tee ,short peices of pvc lines and couplings and or unions.

 

[Kenneth Brown]

Re: pvc pipe fitting repair/replace

Its a redneck rig but it will work, just so you are forwarned. Clean the area around the crack real well. Take your primer (purple stuff) and soak the area. Wait about 2 minutes and then put the glue into the crack and the area around it. I prefer to use the "HOT" glue as even in a pressure application you can use within minutes. This has worked for temp fixes many times, one is still about a year old on my inlaws house. I don't see any reason it wouldn't last forever on a drain.

 

[boatneck]

Re: pvc pipe fitting repair/replace

Thanks, guys , for the tips. I think I'll try the purple primer plug fix since it is easier, and then if it still leaks, I can replace the tee. The knowledge base on this website is great!

 

[flashback]

Re: pvc pipe fitting repair/replace

try some 5 min. epoxy putty, it works!.....

 

[BrianFD]

Re: pvc pipe fitting repair/replace

Duct tape

 

[boatneck]

Re: pvc pipe fitting repair/replace

Just to let you know that Kenneth Brown's "redneck trick" worked like a champ! Two days of condensate flow and no leak. Thanks again for all the inputs.

 

[Kenneth Brown]

Re: pvc pipe fitting repair/replace

Thanks, Glad to know it worked for you.