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Oh really. I thought it was pretty much the same pipe. I know polypipe let you glue onto it. Not sure what make this one is though.Can’t solvent underground it’s a different material
It will work as long as it’s pvc. The reason underground is push fit, is to allow the fitting to take up any ground movement, where a solvent weld would snap.I see floplast drainage pipe is made of UPVC which is what solvent weldis made of
The question is, would you use it on a pipe that is going to be boxed in and tiled? Would it be like using solvent weld and melt the pipe together or does it just set hard and seal the gap.It will work as long as it’s pvc. The reason underground is push fit, is to allow the fitting to take up any ground movement, where a solvent weld would snap.
Rough up the pipe to remove the shine and use gap filler/thicker solvent, not the standard stuff, it’s too thin.
No I wouldn’t. Cut out and redo.The question is, would you use it on a pipe that is going to be boxed in and tiled? Would it be like using solvent weld and melt the pipe together or does it just set hard and seal the gap.
The gap filler?How would you apply it with limited access?
The reason I used solvent weld was due to space. Didn't have enough room for a pushfit coupling. Needed the shortest possible scenario.No I wouldn’t. Cut out and redo.
Get a pushfit coupling for the bottom, short piece of pipe, then a pushfit slip coupling for the top.
yeahThe gap filler?
Never used it before. How do you usually get it in to the gap? Looked for instructions but cannot find as of yetyeah
how will you get it into the leaking area?
I am bemused why it is leaking. It felt like a good fit, I cleaned the pipe thoroughly and used pipe cleaner (usually just use emery) and there is a wee gap at the back. I tested it a few times and it was dry. Today it rained and I saw a damp patch behind it. Rain going down the vent. BemusedI have only used it instead of solvent wend cement for loose fittings,
maybe a rubber glove and force it into the leaking area
If its just rainwater, can you cut off the fitting and fit this into the orange pipe?I am bemused why it is leaking. It felt like a good fit, I cleaned the pipe thoroughly and used pipe cleaner (usually just use emery) and there is a wee gap at the back. I tested it a few times and it was dry. Today it rained and I saw a damp patch behind it. Rain going down the vent. Bemused
Could you cut where the grey meets the orange, this would leave the glued part of grey fitting in place but not in the path of water, you wouldnt need to touch the concrete.It has a toilet and vent coming off of it. Would need to break out the concrete and cut the pipe further down and then use that fitting. Thanks for the suggestion though.
Just had my 6 Yr old and 4yr old wake up at the same time and throwing up all over their beds. Been cleaning sick for last hour. Poor kids. All tucked back in bed and sleeping. Expecting a few more episodes thos evening.Could you cut where the grey meets the orange, this would leave the glued part of grey fitting in place but not in the path of water, you wouldnt need to touch the concrete.
Then put that fitting inside and fit a slip socket a little higher?
Have you looked at flexseal icon.
They are expensive but good and restrict much less than a transition type as above.Flexseal ICON 4 Inch Internal Push Fit Drain Pipe Coupling | Drainage Superstore®
These innovative Flexseal ICON push-fit couplings are ideal for connecting pipes on the interior where external couplings might pose challenges. Manufacture...www.drainagesuperstore.co.uk
if it's a very small gap could you dab on a bit of standard solvent weld?could I seal it that way with gap filler as surely there is a leak in there
Will give it a go. Quite scary when it's boxed in though.if it's a very small gap could you dab on a bit of standard solvent weld?
If its just rainwater, can you cut off the fitting and fit this into the orange pipe?
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I think the icon will do that as it's finnedAn ideal situation would be one of these that actually takes the socket of a fitting and not the pipe.
I think I would need to cut the brown pipe at floor level, chip the brown pipe out of the socket which hasn't sealed and glue a new piece of pipe into the socket and use the icon basically.I think the icon will do that as it's finned
It's really difficult to advise without seeing it. If it's getting boxed probably best bite the bullet now before tiling etc - we've all been there and it's even less fun. Hope the kids feel better soon.Will give it a go. Quite scary when it's boxed in though.
Never had a solvent weld leak on soil pipe in 12yrs. In a tight place as well. There is always a 1st time.It's really difficult to advise without seeing it. If it's getting boxed probably best bite the bullet now before tiling etc - we've all been there and it's even less fun. Hope the kids feel better soon.
Have you glued a short length of pipe into your grey boss pipe?
If not, I’m not surprised it felt loose- I would definitely add this short length of pipe or you’ll get a leak in the future- same as when people use a pan connector into a socket, it may hold for a while but not long term.
Agreed, never knew they existed.That’s an interesting fitting, one to put in the memory bank for those awkward situations when you’re scratching your head.
Forgive the spelling in this post. I obviously didn't check it before postingNot cheap but certainly a get out of jail free cars. Jewsom do them for 35 all in
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