Re: Can cracked PVC be repaired?

Originally Posted by
jwhouse
I would think that the key would be to have something that went completely around the collar to take stress off the crack. If you could somehow glue it then put a hose clamp around it, that might work temporarily. I would recommend changing it during the off season though.
When using PVC glue, you are essentially "melting" the plastics together and when it cures, it forms a solid piece.
Be sure if you try anything, to make sure that the glue you use is wet applications and you will need to shut your pump off for a bit to relieve pressure from the line to give the glue ample time to cure.
Here is the information link to Rain-R-Shine PVC Cement:
http://www.oatey.com/Channel/Shared/...ue_Cement.html
So you think the marine epoxy would stick to the PVC well as long as I can support it with a hose clamp?
BTW, just for clarification, there's no water squirting out, just a very, very slow drip. I only noticed it because the concrete pad underneath was a little wet. Even then it took me awhile to find the small crack in the collar.
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