Drip from PVC connection

[quinnstefanie]

I’m noticing a drip on my equipment pad. I know that it is not emergency but I don’t like the fact that I am losing water

Does anyone know if there is a Way to seal the pipe without having to replace and cut PVC. I was thinking about using some type of product around me connection to reseal it. I know this is an idea but really don’t want to fool with replacing pipe. Please let me know if anyone out there has any suggestions for a product to recommend?

Please see the picture

 

[Texas Splash]

Is this valve on the suction side before the pump?

 

[quinnstefanie]

Is this valve on the suction side before the pump?

No. It is actually On the other side heading to the filter

 

[Texas Splash]

On the other side heading to the filter

That would mean it's on the pressure side, so it requires repair. A tiny leak for now, but you must keep an eye on it to ensure it doesn't get worse or rupture. Unfortunately, there's no really good way to plug a pressure leak from the outside. Your ideal step would be to operate - cut and replace.

 

[ajw22]

From PVC Repair - Further Reading

For a leak at a joint on the pressure side near the pump, run the pump and have some "marine epoxy" mixed and ready, then wait for the leak.

Shut off the pump and quickly dry where the leak is. Apply the epoxy immediately.

Once the pump is off, the water in the filter is no longer pressurized wants to fall out, but atmospheric pressure needs to get in for that to happen. This results in a suction situation were the leak is. The atmosphere will "push" the epoxy into the gap where it was leaking. It may take 2 applications.

Let it set for a day before starting pump.

This works like magic, and has fixed leaks that otherwise would have been a major undertaking. Mainly due to access issues.

Look for LOCTITE marine epoxy, widely available. Slathering PVC glue on the joint can also work.

 

[pjt]

I am impressed with Plast-aid. I used it to repair my cracked SWG. It bonds extremely well with PVC, and it's unbelievably strong. Waterproof Plastic Repair Kits Fixes cracked ABS PVC Acrylic Wood More

 

[Bill1974]

If you deside to do some cutting to repair, might be a good time to put in some unions to make servicing easier in the future. Also pick up a fitting saver to drill out any sockets on any fittings that you want to reuse.