EASILY Repairing Broken PVC Pipes(Least Amount Of Digging)

How to repair broken, buried PVC pipes using the smallest hole possible, which is especially useful when space is limited. There is NO NEED for expensive repair couplings! This method I have used for years. Works perfectly when done properly. Using this method will ensure FULL FLOW of water after the repair is complete. No friction loss.
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[@Freshbrood]

electronicsNmore I tried this exact method, using medium setting cement. It did not work and I made it worse. I applied the cement (which very quickly gummed up when I slid the connector on) and the coupling with the filed out stopper would no longer slide all the way down the pipe after applying cement. Not even using a vicegrip. After removing the coupling I saw more gummed up cement. The cement I used was Harvey multi purpose Twin pack, which included Pipe Cleaner and MP-6 Cement, medium body, medium set. Instructions mention primer. Do I need a 3rd chemical? Is the cleaner also the primer? You made this look super easy.. but it was not at all. I'm not even sure if the one coupling I put on is creating a chemical fuse with the pipe. Why is there so much gummed up cement? You also call the cleaner "glue". I am a laymen, not a plumber. This may seem simple to you, but to people who don't do plumbing.. What is the difference between cleaner/glue/primer?? After I apply the cleaner/glue/primer is there a certain amount of time I should wait to allow it to set in before putting cement over it? Should I have used a thin bodied cement instead of medium bodied? (You did not specify) Is that gumminess of the cement normal? Should it squeeze out into clumps when I slide the connector on? It was brand new off the shelf cement. I see all these great comments about what a great idea this is. I have not seen one single comment about what success they had trying your method. I followed your instructions to the letter and now my water main is worse. Extremely disappointed. Links to your videos but maybe you should specify exactly what products you used, and the viscosity/thickness of the cement. This video seems more suited to journeman plumbers than beginners.

[@Freshbrood]

electronicsNmore Cost me more time and more money.

[@reallepooy]

@@Freshbrood what a troll comment. The method works very well and although it is pitched at non-plumbers you must have some common sense and a basic understanding of how pvc glue works. Blaming the poor chap that took his time to make this video is not on.

[@nyokabradley6250]

Thank you so much. I am a single mother. I broke my pipe the other day. I hit it with a shovel. I watched your video twice to make sure I got every thing. "I DID IT..!!" I am so proud of myself. 😎 Thanks again.

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[@inimacam3945]

Way to go Nyoka .

[@rosagolfs]

Good for you Nyoka !!!

[@claravelasquez9726]

I'm about to do it my self, it haves not been fix for like 3yrs smh... cuz I had no idea how too.. but this video gives me confidence lol thanks👏😁

[@stephanieswtchks800]

You go girl! So proud of myself when I am able to accomplish things. I feel your pride! I feel it!

[@powerwizard8903]

Great idea....I been using it for many years before I saw this. One tip: You can slip one blue primed coupling (without a center stop) on the buried stub end and one primed coupling (without a center stop) on the spliced pipe section you are about to insert between the two sections without having to lift up the buried sections. Then, just apply liberal amount of slow set cement to the pipes on either sides of the two couplings. Slide the couplings back and forth into the desired positions. Using slow set cement makes this is possible and is VERY much easier since and you don't have to strain to bend pipes. This works all the way up to 4" pipes!. Also, place a few clean rags in the ditch after under the splice section you dig it out to avoid getting sand into the couplings. Good post :)

[@electronicsNmore]

Thanks for watching and the tips!

[@mollendo1948]

What is a primed coupling? Where do you buy them?

[@victormiller3188]

@@mollendo1948 I believe what was meant with the term "primed couplings" was that you apply the primer to the couplings that you intend to use before you position them on the pipe.

[@picenze]

What do you use to file down the ridge (the stop)? Also, even after removing the ridge its very hard to slide the connector back and forth on the pipe. I was doing that without applying the cement. Does the cement act a lubricant?

[@jakeobina8]

Can u make a video for that, thank u

[@jaycee1373]

Used your method years ago, worked perfectly and never had a problem. Fast forward, needed to repair another section but forgot the method. Absolutely the quickest, easiest and most economical repair in all of KZbin. 7 years later and going strong 💪. Brilliant. Thanks a million. 🙏

[@Kenmarshallintereststx]

I've always wondered how to do it without buying those expensive couplings in the last 4 years this could have saved me so much money just with the dremel

[@JimFishwick]

Very well done instruction video. Clear voice, NO music, and speaking fairly slowly. Use of a tripod really helps. It is rare to see an instructional video that is done so well! Thank You.

[@WOThms]

Gosh. Truly believe me when I say ‘Thank You’. I employed this method today, and was so happy when the meter hand moved a bit & stopped, after waiting the 3 hours for the glue to cure before turning on the water. This was my very first time repairing an exterior pipe. The water company came twice: (1) A group of three of them located the leak and told me to hire a plumber. I then called three plumbers who said they don’t service this area. I live in a beyond-the-suburbs area. After watching two videos, googling the details, and buying the supplies, (2) a representative came to shut the water off at the meter; because I couldn’t figure out how to do it. After he cheered me up, I returned to the h/w store to buy a ‘curb key’ and extra supplies. Many thanks to you for making this very useful and easy to understand video. I feel more qualified, and better equipped, as a home owner.

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[@WOThms]

@@electronicsNmore, I did you one better than that. I sent to you an amount on par with my last water bill. Once again, thank you very very much.

[@chrispolito4863]

If you’re worried about sliding the coupler around (the one you removed the stop from), don’t. The glue acts as a lubricant, but only for a brief moment. Move quickly and it works great. Great vid.

[@joevega9855]

Thank you

[@barneyfamily5]

Yes. Work quickly, as in less than 5 seconds.

[@JESSICA77042]

Single diy mom here in Houston and this weeks weather brings me here lol thank u for this video

[@electronicsNmore]

You're welcome Jessica. Practice makes perfect using this technique. Good luck. Thanks for watching!

[@markc7117]

And here in Houston too 😂😂. The weather messed us up bad. Plumbing stuff is like gold right now

[@brentjohnson6654]

Yes I am in Dallas area and repairing frozen water pipes in my out building. Thanks for the video.

[@hotwater6814]

Here is California. Thank you so much for save my time and money. Be confident after watching this video, I got it!

[@auletjohnast03638]

Jessica Rivera, But you're so cute, oh my gooness! Anyway, Jessica how did you learned english so fast by been a illegal?

[@starshipgus8578]

Two things I learned,I didn’t know there was a slow setting grade of pvc cement,and the grinding of the pipe stop,I never thought of it,I’m a homeowner and been doing pvc for my house for a long time,but these two pieces of information made my day.Thank you 👍

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[@jimmatulis8020]

Me too, and doing it the hard way (lots of digging) for years.. I am slowly realizing i should watch a youtube video before i repair anything, even if i think i already know how to do it.

[@kirstenspencer3630]

Yes, I too didn't Know of the slow setting glue.

[@joemann5378]

It took me a while to understand what was so special about this repair. Then I realized that by removing the bevel in the second coupler, it allowed him to make the last connection by sliding it (temporarily) completely over the mid section of pipe, and then sliding it back at the end. Nice work.

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[@daysonaraguas9042]

Ah, thats realy a nice trick

[@dannysillivant]

Thanks in advance for the time you're about to save me! Good work!

[@kw745]

Great video. You did an outstanding job of explaining and demonstrating this procedure in a way that everyone can understand. I broke a PVC water line in my yard while digging yesterday. You saved me a ton of money. Thanks.

[@robertmock1654]

This video was very easy to follow for someone who has never done any plumbing work ever! Not to mention, I was able to fix a private water line that construction workers hit for under $30.00! Thanks a million for posting this video.

[@EvaFitts]

Thank you! I've been fixing pipes in my yard for years but doing an imperfect job. I have one tight spot that I've had to fix multiple times. Two pipes going under a concrete slap on one side and attached to a lateral pipe a few feet away and both have shutoff valves in the center. I just do the best I can with those connectors with the stops and hope for the best. I feel kind of stupid that it did not occur to me to Dremel down the stops. Tomorrow I'm going to fix a leak for a nice elderly woman that I know on Facebook and haven't met in person. I want to do a good job so she doesn't have to pay for a repair later. So I'm researching tonight. Thanks for this lesson. I'm making a list of what I need to take. I think I've got this!

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[@davidschwartz5127]

Then actually sell the couplings without the center stop at stores that specialized in selling irrigation fittings and hardware supplies.

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[@jadesystem]

Very ingenious. I've enjoyed your video immensely. I just had such a breach under my driveway. Then realized I can't slip a 3/4 union coupler in-between the break until I watched your video. Thank you so much. I was going to dig more dirt out as to allow the PVC pipe to flex into the coupler but PVC under enormous weight of dirt will not bend. So your idea is just brilliant. You saved me time and expense of what KZbin was meant for the masses - DIY with minimal backbreaking and 100% intellect.

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[@veim22222]

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[@ronvocht9559]

ElectronicsNmore,...Used your brilliant repair method today ! ...and it MADE MY DAY !...Water from my well house sprung a leak in a 2" inch PVC line,... where it went into a reducer fitting into a 3" inch irrigation "T" PVC fitting. As you directed, I ground out the "stop" in one of the two 2" inch repair couplings,...and liberally put PVC glue on both couplings,...and slid the coupling without the "stop" and centered it as directed !...NO LEAKS !...You sir, have saved me money, TIME, and a long drive to town for repair parts,... like EXPENSIVE compression fittings . I profoundly THANK YOU, for posting this very informative, and easy to follow video clip !

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Great to hear!

[@mattlaws8378]

Excellent tip. Been repairing sprinklers in my yard for years and have always struggled with this type of repair.

[@serialskeptic]

Brilliant ! And nicely explained as usual. Thanks !

[@mantinderjot]

That filing thing with sliding coupling was impressive.. Hats off to you..

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[@bobdavis6446]

I just used this trick 3 times rescuing an abandoned sprinkler system. It was stressful to move so quickly but worked perfectly every time. Having some channel locks to get a good grip helped a lot.

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[@lgp4960]

OMG, I have had this exact repair and never thought about removing the couple’s stop. THANK YOU! I feel a a little stupid now but I’m a little smarter now.

[@imustbegettinolder4434]

Thanks. Excellent repair method and presentation. I especially appreciate the lack of music

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[@nyemikeokonkwo6490]

Thank you so much! I accidentally cracked a sprinkler pipe while digging a flower bed, so one project turned into another! Inexpensive and simple fix! Saved us significantly more money compared to hiring someone. Also, a high speed Dewalt drill and bit grinds the stopper just fine! Thanks!

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Glad it helped!

[@SalYourPalChencho]

Bro I’ve never seen this done before! So simple yet so genius! I showed a guy this and he thought I was the smartest guy in the world! I gave you credit of course!

[@asianhobbo8060]

Thanks for the video. I dug into my sprinkler pipe this morning trying to plant a flower. Looked at your video, went to Lowes and in half an hour after that I had a repaired pipe. Filing the inside stop was the best trick. Thanks again

[@PugFaceMusic]

So all my life I didn't think to grind the stop. You're a life-saver. Earned a sub.

[@ken48827]

Exactly how I envisioned how to repair my sprinkling system but I didn't have the confidence to do it without knowing it could be done. Thanks for a great video!

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[@bubby650]

Thanks a million. I'm 78 and I wish I would have learned this years ago. What a time and effort saver.

[@WilliamDurand-qv8ut]

This video was a lifesaver! I've had to repair several broken PVC lines in the past, and each time I had to do a lot of digging. This time I used your technique on a 1" pipe and it worked perfectly! I couldn't find the slow-setting cement, so I purchased the medium-setting cement. I had to really move quickly to get all the pieces in place because even it was starting to set pretty fast. I was successful in connecting the new PVC, and No Leaks! Thank you for sharing your experience!

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[@TheNotethatimissyou]

Literally doing this today. So informative. Step by step, visual easy to understand. Thank you so much for this!

[@aaronbaraiya3692]

How did it go?

[@jamescohn4268]

Dude, I think you saved my life. I am 51 with bad health. I had a 1’ pipe fail at the shut off. I used this technique and it took less time than expected. Pipe repair in Texas heat can be deadly for a couch potato. Thank you!!!!

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Glad the video helped! Thanks for watching

[@arnelplaton4097]

That was the BEST solution I’ve seen in how to fix a PVC pipe. I will do it this way from now on. Love it!!!

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Glad it helped

[@arnelplaton4097]

I actually used this method last week and it worked!! 👍🏼

[@larryhall2119]

Excellent solution, thank you! Tried this today on a 1 inch PVC sprinkler line and it works. I used the round end of a file to remove the stop in the coupler as suggested. Watch the whole video and follow the instructions carefully. Make sure the two ends of the line where the slip coupling will fit are lined up and not touching as you will not have much time to manipulate the lines once the glue is applied.

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[@goofball426]

I never thought of removing the "stop" in the coupler. This is BRILLIANT. So glad I found this video.

[@electronicsNmore]

Glad it was helpful!

[@melindacook772]

How did he remove the stop? I must have missed that part. I assume sandpaper?

[@kennethcarter2737]

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[@southerngent716]

You saved me $65 and a lot of digging. I had bought several "Sharkbite" fittings and all the necessary items to repair a water line and I was going to have to dig a much bigger hole to fix it until I watched this video and I knew immediately that this was the way to fix it. Thanks for the info.

[@51-FS]

U know u could of got a shark bite slip copulting

[@southerngent716]

@@51-FS did you not read what I said?

[@B767400capt]

Wow Outstanding. I have been repairing and installing pvc pipe around my homes for 35 years. What a great solution for installing couplings on straight pipe. !! Thanks

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[@jmrichsonsr]

Great! So simple that I’m scratching my head as to why I didn’t figure this out my self 60 years ago. Thanks!

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[@vancesmith4743]

This is exactly the lesson I needed. I have this problem where the PVC pipe is sticking vertically out of the ground and not horizontally in it. THANK YOU SO MUCH for this video. Going to do the repairs this weekend.

[@dandowney685]

Thanks for the vid tip! This was exactly what I was looking for. Grinding out the stop is genius!

[@electronicsNmore]

Dan Downey Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@martincruiz7976]

Great video! Working with PVC sprinkler lines has always been much like putting together a puzzle. Lay it out, figure which piece goes in first, and so on. Some people require specific, detailed instructions while others (me) use a bit of common sense and are not afraid to make a mistake and learn from it. Thank you for taking the time to post this.

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[@DiegoRiveria]

Simply brilliant.

[@car4dan]

Thank you so much for this video. We were able to repair a 1 1/4 pvc pipe using this method. My husband had to cut some big tree roots to get to it and to make matters worse, the pipe was right under another pvc pipe which he had to be careful not to break while cutting the broken one. But it’s fixed! Thanks again. You have a new subscriber.

[@akeeperoftheword]

That is the brilliant idea I needed. I feel a little stupid, but I think I'll get over it soon after my repair gets accomplished. It's not often you get stopped by the stopper. Thank you very much for posting!

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[@csjr9]

PVC pipe cutter are your friend. Excellent tip on removing the stop on the coupling!

[@dmaddc]

This was awesome! I haven’t re- pressurized it yet, but I did get it to work. And you’re right getting that slider back across if you don’t keep it moving the entire time can get really tough.

[@carlyleroberts3995]

Excellent video! Making the coupling full slip was the key!!

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[@Delmar829]

Great idea and great instruction. Thank you so much for this work. God Bless

[@electronicsNmore]

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[@angelcintron2122]

That is an Awesome technique for repairing your PVC pipes. Thank you very much Sir. I'm repipin an old house I have just moved into. This will make my life so much easier. Thanks Again.

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[@SunilKumar-sw5mm]

Nice video

[@HarrisWaterandSewer]

Great video! You really show all the important steps in a detailed form. Nice job!

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[@Troy-McClure81]

Here in las vegas scedule 20 is standard ,you have to trench 4 feet just to make sure pipe hasn't shattered ,this is a great method if u dont have scedule 20.Ty sir for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@joshuanoronha4798]

Brilliant idea of dremeling/sanding out the second coupler. This is the best video I've seen.

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[@hyster2568]

Or you can just buy a slip coupling

[@johnmakarewich6489]

A very simple and effective repair. Thanks! I would add that one should be sure to sand the coupling (and/or the replacement pipe on one end) enough so that it slides easily (!) over the pipes, or the glue can prevent movement of the coupling. And really work fast once the glue is applied.

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[@xincarceratedx]

Used this method to fix 4 pipes in a bundle of 5, ranging from 0.5" to 1.25", irrigation piping; worked great! Thanks. Saved me a bunch of time and money

[@marko5219]

Thanks man! You just solved my problem! Never thought of filing down the stop. Great idea!

[@meangreen7389]

The beach location with the sound of the waves in the background made this vid even better. Thank you for sharing this great tip.

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[@Freshbrood]

@@electronicsNmore Hey man I tried this and failed with 2 different couplers. I took a dremel and I thoroughly filed away the stopper in the middle, but even without the stopper I couldn't slide it far enough down on one side of the pipe to align them then slide it back. Do some of these couplers have a slightly different thickness in the middle, even without the stopper? Also the cement glue I used was a "medium acting" and it seemed to gum up so quickly I wasn't even sure if it would make a good bond. Please tell me exactly what type of cement you used, and if there is a particular brand or type of coupler I need. I'm about to just pay a plumber to do this. You make it look incredibly simple, and I don't think I'm a dummy but I failed twice now.

[@robertfrapples2472]

The sand actually made it POSSIBLE with his technique. The whole idea behind a repair coupling is not having to bend pipes at all.

[@meangreen7389]

@@robertfrapples2472 - Good point

[@rickaugustine1417]

Sweet. I was stuck on joining the couplings because I didn't have enough room to manipulate the pipe with dirt on all sides and thinking I would break it if I lifted it too much. Filing off the stop to allow for the coupling to slide passed the mid point is the secret. Thanks

[@shannonmonier2148]

Thank you. I was confused as to why removing the stop.

[@Kelly-lo6cz]

How to heck did you gwt it to slide easily?? I took a dremel and a hand file and filed off the stop... it wouldnt slide... then I preceded to c9ntinue filing for an hour... it still wouldnt slide... it got stuck... so confused

[@arulsubramanian2654]

Thank you very much for sharing this useful method to fix PVC pipe leaks in the garden. As a first timer, I found your directions very helpful in executing the repair. As mentioned the spares were inexpensive and readily available at the local Home Depot. Thank you once again

[@themechanicaldude3176]

Amazing idea! I tried this method of filing off the centre stop and it worked perfectly. Thank you so much for the upload.

[@electronicsNmore]

Great to hear!

[@eddietucker3334]

Clear, concise and enormously helpful! Thank you!!!

[@electronicsNmore]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching Eddie!

[@cjhall2569]

This is the most smart way of fixing a pvc pipe I have ever seen so far.

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[@user-kx2nn2ye6d]

Thank you so much for posting this! I've four pool pipes that roots got into and they are 1/4" apart. This is the perfect solution.

[@vnrkain1169]

Hi, Thanks for this video. I have used your method twice now, one for a coupling and the other for a T, both with success. Easy peasy. Thanks again.🙂

[@electronicsNmore]

Excellent!

[@balk0001]

This guy is a Genius. I have to do this every once in a while for PCV pipe repairs. I've either had to dig a huge hole and use a hack saw or moved up to a pvc pipe cutter. This method is so simple. Thanks for posting.

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[@jamesfarley9539]

Clever! I can use this. Thanks!

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[@petermalone5780]

What a great idea! Never thought about filing out the stop, perfect!

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[@NWChickenDad]

Thank you. What a great solution. I just busted through some buried water lines with a trencher, and this is a much simpler solution than the convoluted one I came up with. You just saved me a bunch of time and money.

[@electronicsNmore]

Glad it helped!

[@constancewalsh3646]

I love the clear, no messing around male voice and directions, Thank You ! Although buying the more costly coupling is not out of my reach, I want to follow this method if only for the challenge - plus it looks like an ideal fix, maybe superior as it's simpler and less can go wrong. Just dug up the wet spot (earth smells so good), found the spray (tiny holes - animal teeth?) and now off to town for those fifty-cent couplings, cleaner and glue. Yeah, I'm female and seventy-five. Wish me luck, Nyoka!

[@charlesalter2207]

I’ve spent so much time and money trying to do this simple repair. I’ve always wondered why you can’t find ridgeless couplers. Thanks for the simple, inexpensive solution to this common problem!

[@electronicsNmore]

Glad I could help Charles

[@michael1242]

If it's irrigation pipe with pressure use 4- 90s instead of 2 couplings. Forcing and altering fittings is not a good idea. 2 90s facing the same way and then a short " make up" and the other two 90s will eliminate forcing anything. Use common sense Drain lines use a "fernco band" with a stainless stress band.

[@user-hm5zb1qn6g]

Great tip. Thanks for posting and making such a clear video. You're a natural instructor.

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[@djpcinema]

I was stumped on how to get the coupling between the two pipes until I saw your video. It worked perfectly for me. Thanks!

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LIke any magic trick Once you have been given the solution it becomes so obviously simple you wonder why you didn't think of it yourself. Well presented Thumbs up for sure.

[@amywong7849]

Hey

[@callifam627]

Before anybody tries this make sure to check the psi on your Water meter gauge,if ur pressure is more than 80psi I wouldn't recommend this. I'm sure will hold But for how long.

[@davidryan173]

@@callifam627 It will hold. The glue actually welds the pipe and fitting together chemically. The ridge is just a spacer to insure insertion. 80 psi is well below the burst rating of sch 40 pipe and fittings. otherwise they would'nt sell a slip fitting, which is what he made by filing the ridge off.

[@Freshbrood]

Have you actually tried this yet?

[@robletto841]

@Robert Slackware I asked at home depo they don't, great idea

[@KurtBarreto]

Great Tip ... I’m a handyman 👨‍🔧 and always just charged customer for the expandable coupling... have seen extended length couplings and done similar repairs with but this tip just never crossed my mind ... ALWAYS BE LEARNING 👍👍

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[@randypi91]

Very, very, good, detailed video. Thank you! I like another viewer was concerned about the coupling sliding on far enough on to then slide it back over the other pipe but it worked perfectly. I used regular clear pvc cement and the repair went perfect by following your detailed video.

[@garyscott5944]

Wow, great idea. For as many years as I have been working on my own sprinkler systems I have never heard or seen this method before. I have a broken pvc pipe I am going to use it on today. Thanks!

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[@JimiAlfaro]

This worked! Thank you. Here though is my experience which was way bumpier than yours. I was digging in my backyard and I hit a PVC pipe. I shut off the main water to the sprinkler system which was found near the water to the house. I purchased the Oatly handy pack which includes the all-purpose cement and primer. This was the first mistake I made. This video shows him using a cleaner, not a primer which is sticky and ruined one coupling. I was unable to move or slide the coupling as he could. I think the cleaner might allow for movement. Second, he mentions using SLOW drying glue. Well, I went to Ace hardware and I was not able to find anything that says SLOW setting cement. Nothing that says slow, medium or fast setting glue. I called the Oatly customer service number and they said the Heavy Duty PVC glue (green color bottle) is the slowest drying one they make. Once I did this I was able to get it to work but again I did not use primer on the second side of the PVC pipe as I would not be able to move the second coupling like in the video. I didn't have the cleaner product so I had to make do with what I had in hand. The heavy-duty glue and primer on one side and only the heavy-duty glue on the other side.

[@janetang01]

i had a similar experience. i was thinking primer everytime he said cleaner. good think i re-listened a 3rd time. the 1st time i did this i failed coz i used a nonstated setting glue so i said, how bad can it be. well it was bad and messy. ruined. Also, i manually sandpapered the coupling, got tired, assumed, ah this is good enough. the combination of fast setting + primer + not sanded enough = fail. now i am doing it again for a 2nd time and i re-listening again to make sure. i think i sanded it enough but i cant be too sure coz when i test it with the pipe, its really tight so i wonder if i should keep sanding it down

[@wisher4749]

Thanks for sharing this process! Will definitely save me some pipe, elbows and more importantly... time!

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[@giovanniyorke7455]

I CAN BREATHE BETTER AFTER SEEING THIS, THANKS MAN. NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT DOING THAT 👍👍

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[@philr1924]

Really great vid and easy to understand. I have that exact problem with two sprinkler pipes. I put the expanding coupler on, but am going to take off and use your method!

[@kmacdowe]

Remove the stop, brilliant, why didn't I think of that before. Thank!

[@electronicsNmore]

Thanks for watching!

[@delbertstevens3124]

Kevin MacDowell great idea

[@dartme18]

Kevin, you're a genius! Excellent idea!

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[@tamimg.6889]

Thanks! It worked for me. I used scissors to remove the stopper from the coupler and sanded it. I only had fast setting cement handy and it worked as well.

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[@CreamyPiez69]

Amazing video!! This gave me the knowledge and confidence to take care of my burst pipe in the front yard myself and save a lot of money!! Thank you!!

[@tommythompson102]

Thank you Dear Sir, you have just saved me a lot of money and head aches. You are great. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!!

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[@abc60188]

Very nice tutorial. Helped me a lot to do a similar project!!

[@coolhandluke308]

Wow! Genius! Why didn't I ever think of that you just saved me so much time on my rental property sprinklers I have to fix!! Thank you!!!!

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[@abubakarkabir7567]

Wow I'm very excited of this video because it's my job plumbing

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[@venugopalbalijepalli8081]

Nice idea. Thanks for the video. Very useful in our house hold repairs and even I can suggest our plumbers to follow this.

[@gunnslinger7774]

Evil Genius... One more trick like this and you could rule the earth.. Thanks...

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[@iamdjsluggo]

This is so dope! Love this idea. It takes a genius mind to think of the obvious solutions that no one else does. Thanks for sharing good sir.

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[@chantalcarnes9241]

Huge help to me. I just finished my repair. Thank you!

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[@AlexGray]

Great video! Originally was going to call a plumber because I’m too lazy to fix my break but I guess this looks too simple for me not to do myself and save some money. Thanks!!!

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[@Sylvan_dB]

Done this multiple times, works great. (When using a saw, I use a sturdy wood crosscut blade instead of a hacksaw. Much less work.)

[@electronicsNmore]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheLarryBrown]

Any saw on small pipe is silly. Just use a wire cutter style PVC cutter and you'll slice through it way easier than any saw.

[@Develoquent]

You just gave me the idea to use my Sawzall!!!

[@steve4386]

@@TheLarryBrown PVC cutters can crack pipe.

[@andrecruz7497]

I was fighting with my project was ready to give up and call a plumber. Watch this video and what do you know it worked great. Something I was fight with for hrs and this was a couple of minutes wow thanks for the help👍🏼

[@barneyfamily5]

Thanks, brother. It worked! I used a dowel wrapped in sandpaper to bore out the coupling. Took about 15 minutes. Other than that, everything else was straightforward.

[@nixworld767]

You did another video on creating an outdoor electrical outlet. I thought it was great and successfully accomplished just that using your techniques. (I am the proud owner of a new powerful hammer drill as a result). Today, I'm installing some landscape lighting and i busted my PVC sprinkler line. So, i return to youtube, lookup the subject in the search engine, and here you are again.....with another excellent video. Thanks for what you do. Subscribed!

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[@RussSchampers]

Who else is here because they were trenching for a new electric line and hit their sprinklers? Great tip and thank you for allowing me to solve this problem with simple parts readily available.

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[@sqmus]

@@electronicsNmore I was chopping out a tree root with an axe. Ended up chopping the Pvc too.

[@subascuba]

I've been avoiding a project but the time has come for me to have to fix my sprinkler and this makes me feel like I'll actually be capable. Love this - trying it out soon! Great video.

[@stephendowd1235]

Just did this to two lines this morning. Both held. Saved a ton of time and extra parts. Thanks!

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[@thomasweaver4791]

Excellent video. Can slip piece of cardboard under pipe to avoid dirt.

[@constitutionalrn4458]

thomas weaver - Excellent suggestion!! Used a bit of cardboard yesterday while fixing a busted PVC sprinkler pipe using this slip coupling method. Kept the dirt and mud off my cement brush. Thanks!

[@AbdulAziz-ne5up]

hand juicer

[@constitutionalrn4458]

Wat???

[@marset.designsplus3813]

funny Abdul... lol, i agree.

[@srserpicol]

Great tip!!

[@bobgeorge6718]

Just buy repair couplings that come without the stop and are usually a bit longer. Also, where possible, twist your glued fitting when assembling to ensure better glue (cement) distribution.

[@raymondcamp8212]

I wonder if he don't know about repair couplings

[@Kelly-lo6cz]

My home depo had NO repair couplings

[@raymondray3232]

Thank you for the video, great advice. I wish I knew this before. I spent a lot of money on the other methods and its time consuming and labor intensive.

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[@PIMPSTA951]

Man, i just wanna say thank you soo much. You saved me about $100 for someone else to do it. I just needed the right advice how to do it and this worked perfect. Very inexpensive to do and very easy ounce you file that stopper inside the coupler. I had regular glue so i had to be fast with it and work just like you taught me. 👍