3 Inch Sanitary Tee Slow Drip
#1
06-02-20, 09:03 PM
3 Inch Sanitary Tee Slow Drip
hi again!
seems like every time i get into the crawl space i find something else that needs fixing. it looks like there is a small drip in a 3 x 3 x 2 long radius sanitary tee. (see picture) looks like a hairline crack that's causing the leak. it's leak toward the 3 x 4 inch bushing. so good news is that it's a drain pipe and not under pressure. the bad news is that there really isn't a good spot to cut the abs pipe and redo the section because the flow from the 2" drain from above (to the left side of picture). if it was just the 3 inch transitioning into the 4 inch section, i would just replace it.
1) anyone with experience using repair wrap?
https://www.homedepot.com/p/2-in-x-1...RP-6/308683826
2) i have resin and fiberglass cloth. will that work?
3) any other suggestions?
thanks!
seems like every time i get into the crawl space i find something else that needs fixing. it looks like there is a small drip in a 3 x 3 x 2 long radius sanitary tee. (see picture) looks like a hairline crack that's causing the leak. it's leak toward the 3 x 4 inch bushing. so good news is that it's a drain pipe and not under pressure. the bad news is that there really isn't a good spot to cut the abs pipe and redo the section because the flow from the 2" drain from above (to the left side of picture). if it was just the 3 inch transitioning into the 4 inch section, i would just replace it.
1) anyone with experience using repair wrap?
https://www.homedepot.com/p/2-in-x-1...RP-6/308683826
2) i have resin and fiberglass cloth. will that work?
3) any other suggestions?
thanks!
#2
06-03-20, 05:38 AM
Group Moderator
The only proper fix is to replace it. If it is cracked it cracked for a reason. Maybe the pipe isn't properly supported or a cable installer crawled over it when pulling wire. You can try other "fixes" but they will be Band-Aids. I see three areas on the horizontal piping where you can easily cut out the damaged area. The only question remaining is about the fourth pipe turning vertical if you have enough room to cut and install a coupling.
#3
06-03-20, 10:14 AM
I'd usually agree with PD on replacing a cracked pipe. In your case though, depending on the size of the crack, I might sand it, clean it, then try some ABS cement along and as much inside the crack as I can. Replacement is definitely the right answer - but it might be worth a quick fix if it happens to work.
It's one of those things that might work, or might open up again.
It looks like the 3" pipe is back-pitched. (though it might be the camera angle). And I agree, it definitely does not look like it's well supported by that (old?) plumbing strap.
It's one of those things that might work, or might open up again.
It looks like the 3" pipe is back-pitched. (though it might be the camera angle). And I agree, it definitely does not look like it's well supported by that (old?) plumbing strap.
#4
06-07-20, 04:12 PM
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Hi, Always try the easy stuff first. Another possible solution is J-B WaterWeld..It"s an epoxy made for your problem . Cost about 6 bucks found at most building centers or Hardware store. I patched a lot of different things with it and it never failed.
Good Luck Woodbutcher
Good Luck Woodbutcher
#5
06-13-20, 04:34 PM
as always, thanks for the suggestions. i didn't read about the JB waterweld until just now or else i may have tried it. i applied the fiber fix tape to it and it seems to have stopped the leak. i'm planning on checking the repair job and 2-3 weeks and will update if it fails.
thanks again!
thanks again!
