How do I seal a hole in plastic?

[Track]

I have a plastic (possibly PVC) pipe I can't replace that has a pinky-sized hole drilled into it.


Is there any way I can just seal it up? I've tried using silicone but it just sort of peeled off.


Appreciate the help!

 

[Darren Jackson]

Can you not cut it where the hole is and put a suitable size straight joint like a McAlpine on it?

 

[turnpin]

Welcome to the forum's Track.....what size is this pipe and what is it's purpose...waste /overflow feed pipe......regards Turnpin:welcome:

 

[Track]

No, I can't cut into it.

It's a water intake pipe, so I can't use anything toxic.

Really just need to patch up the hole, that's all.

 

[turnpin]

Any chance of a picture so we can advise you more accurately.......regards Turnpin:biggrin:

 

[SimonG]

Piece of flat rubber and two jubilee clips. Bit of a bodge but will do the trick.

 

[gmartine]

Make a good sized patch from a PVC fitting and use PVC solvent cement to adhere it.

 

[JCplumb]

Providing that the current pipe is solvent weld and the solvent cement used is for use on potable water then that's a good idea. Would probably have to clamp it or something for a few hours to stop it popping off while the cement cures.

 

[Track]

Would something like this work?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0053WXLVU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[gmartine]

Definitely need clamping, I doubt most pvc solvents are potable but I'd use it to repair mine. Used around the perimeter of the patch not the hole it should be okay as the solvent evaporates to weld the plastic.

Anyhow after a bit of searching Gorilla PVC Cement is potable.