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markayash

markayash

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I have 4 inlets and have determined one is sucking a little air..I know its on the bottom of the valve..Basically 1 1/2 pipe with a adapter to 2" and that slides in the bottom part of the valve..
Cutting it off is possible but would be a pain getting the height right..
Any shade tree ways to seal a PVC pipe fitting sucking air? Thought about that spray flex seal stuff.
 
If it is a suction line and it is leaking at a glued PVC fitting you should be able to seal it easily with multiple applications of PVC primer and some glue.

Here is a video showing how it is done.


Again this would be easiest on a suction side leak. If it is a pressure side leak, then you can do things with a vacuum to create the suction, which is also talked about it in the video.

I have repaired pressure side leaks in PVC using Plast-Aid which may be another option. There are also special fittings for leaks that might work depending on your actual setup.
 
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Undo the unions and the swg union and take it out as a unit. Spin it upside down and take a pick and eat the inner pipe to valve a little then primer it and glue it and let sit 24hrs. Do the same to the side coming up. You want to make a little valley so the glue can get between them and make a seal. Worst case you can get a new valve and cut PVC lower put a coupling in and a short piece then bushing from 1.5 to 2 inch to valve
 
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