How should I connect these pipes?
#1
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How should I connect these pipes?
This is a vent pipe in the attic. As you can see, I've temporarily moved the rubber coupling to show what's under. I'm looking for a better, more permanent solution because the coupling leaks a bit.
#2
Get a sawzall with a fine blade. Cut the ends off and cut enough from one side to leave a gap.
get two mission couplings.. no hubs copper to pvc.. Use both no hubs and put a piece of pvc between..
One side of the no hub is thicker then the other as copper is smaller diameter.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Fernco-P...-100372289-_-N
get two mission couplings.. no hubs copper to pvc.. Use both no hubs and put a piece of pvc between..
One side of the no hub is thicker then the other as copper is smaller diameter.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Fernco-P...-100372289-_-N
CasualJoe
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#3
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It looks like that coupling was horribly over-tightened, which probably led to the leaking.
If it were me, on a vent, I'd probably just replace the coupling. But admittedly, Lawrosa's solution is the better.
If it were me, on a vent, I'd probably just replace the coupling. But admittedly, Lawrosa's solution is the better.
#5
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It's from rain coming in through the roof vent. We've had some heavy, sustaining rains so that would do it. And granted, the insulation wasn't soaked, but it was/is damp.
#6
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Originally Posted by Zordft
If it were me, on a vent, I'd probably just replace the coupling.
IIWY- I'd get some emery cloth, clean up the corrosion, slide on a new plastic coupling, wrap the break a few times with HVAC metal tape, and then install a new plastic coupling.