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Robert Allison[_2_]

Doug Miller wrote:
In article , wrote:
MiamiCuse wrote:
I found a leak in my sprinkler line - I thought I was done, then as soon as
I fixed one leak, the one downstream gets enough pressure and bust out.

The line is 1-1/4" PVC sch 40 line, when I locate and bug up the leak I
usually dig a hole say 12" in diameter 8" deep so I have room to work with.
I cut a short section of the pipe out (like 6"), then glue a new section
back in, with a coupler on each end.

This sounds simple and easy, however, I am really having a hard time with
this as the pipe diameter is so large that there is no flex, so once I glue
one end on, the other end just will not go in. I ended up having to cut the
pipe such that only 1/4" goes into the socket of the coupling, and I had to
struggle a long time to even get that much to go in.

I am sure I am not doing it right and there must be an easier way.

Thanks in advance,

MC

Just buy repair couplings, slip it onto the pipe (there is no rib in
the center). Place the new piece in place, apply the glue and slip
the coupling into place. You need zero flex for this. If you are
stuck with a homeowner store and can't get repair couplings, you can
make your own by cutting out the rib in the middle of the coupling
with a pocket knife.

A round or half-round file is easier...

Yeah, but I don't carry a file in pocket.

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Robert Allison
Rimshot, Inc.
Georgetown, TX