Is there a way to plug a saddle clamp hole?

[cruzmisl]

Hi,
Well, my Liquidator saddle clamp finally cracked after 2 years of being in the elements. I got a brass barb and routed it through the pump drain but now I have a 3/8" hole where the clamp was. I used a #10 metric bolt which I threaded into the hole with a rubber washer that has it sealed for now but I am curious if there is a way to plug the hole other than replacing the pipe.
Thanks,
Joe

 

[waste]

Joe, in the past I've approached this problem 3 ways:

1) Replace the pipe

2) Cut across the hole and glue in a coupling (the little bit of missing pipe won't harm the seal)

3) Cut a #8 rubber plug in 1/2 (vertically) and clamp it to the hole.

All 3 work, it's a question of what will be easiest/ best for your situation

 

[cruzmisl]

Well thats what I thought. Typa A personality tells me to change the pipe. Procrastinator in me tells me to wait until next year

 

[waste]

I definitely hear ya 8)

 

[pinkivory_99]

I have taken a 1/4" tap and tapped the pipe and then installed a 1/4" plastic pipe plug in the threaded hole. Make sure you use teflon tape on the plug to prevent any leaks.
If you ever need the hole again just remove the plug and install the probe etc.

 

[Water_man]

Brass barb is a no-no! Replace it by plastics.