Can cracked PVC be repaired?

[waterbear]

Get the middle or big kit so you can practice with the stuff first. Make a marble (the vid is on the website) so you can get used to it. I have not only used to to repair pvc, I have also used it for countless repairs on my RV

[JimK]

Get the middle or big kit so you can practice with the stuff first. Make a marble (the vid is on the website) so you can get used to it. I have not only used to to repair pvc, I have also used it for countless repairs on my RV

Thanks for the tip. I ordered the 1.5oz size (I think that's the middle size). Does it come with instructions on how to prep the surface?

I did watch the video and it looks like it should work well for fixing the PVC leak.

[waterbear]

surface just has to be clean. There are several videos on the website. Be sure to watch them all.

[JimK]

surface just has to be clean. There are several videos on the website. Be sure to watch them all.

I watched the video (I only see one on their website) and looked at the slideshow demos.

Any tips you can offer based on your experience?

I received the Plast-Aid today and will try the repair tomorrow. I'll report back.

[waterbear]

really the only tips are don't breath the fumes from the liquid, use in a well ventilated place, and make a marble like in the video so you can see how the stuff cures and the stages it goes through. For fixing PVC wait until it is almost honey like pout it in the leak and then as it continues to thiciken add more and shape it (just like in the slideshow). It's pretty straightforward and easy stuff to work with once yo get used to it, which is why I say make a marble like in the first slideshow. http://www.plast-aid.com/applications/marble/marble.htm

[JimK]

really the only tips are don't breath the fumes from the liquid, use in a well ventilated place, and make a marble like in the video so you can see how the stuff cures and the stages it goes through. For fixing PVC wait until it is almost honey like pout it in the leak and then as it continues to thiciken add more and shape it (just like in the slideshow). It's pretty straightforward and easy stuff to work with once yo get used to it, which is why I say make a marble like in the first slideshow. http://www.plast-aid.com/applications/marble/marble.htm

Thanks.

[PoolDoc]

It's also available at Amazon -- the price is the same as on the Plast-Aid site, but shipping is included at Amazon and added at Plast-Aid:

Plast-aid Repair Plastic 6oz 80400

I'm going to have to get some and try it.

[waterbear]

I forgot to add that the two times I ordered it I got it from Amazon. Only got the small one the first time but once I worked with it and realized all the potential it had I reordered the large one!