RV DIY can you repair ABS plumbing?

[@timothyjefferson40]

Hey Dave you the man that stuff saved me a ton of work. I thought I was going to have to change my black tank out on my 86 Travelcraft RV because the whole waste outlet pipe had broken completely off I made up that stuff using your information on making it and I used it it. And it worked real real good. May God bless you Dave you and your family very very much.

[@DaviddoesStuff]

Thanks for the feedback Timothy, I really appreciate it. I'm happy this helped. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day and be safe out there.

[@cfarmer34]

This is probably the most useful, informative, and realistic video I've seen regarding RV repairs. Thanks for putting it together and sharing.

[@DaviddoesStuff]

Thank you for the feedback and for checking it out. Have a great day and be safe out there!

[@annachampion932]

YES! Please make the video showing how to melt the ABS Plastic!

[@DaviddoesStuff]

Hello Anna, I'll do that when I get a break from the cold. It's best to do this outside. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day and be safe out there.

[@thebreakroom5661]

Did you ever make that video of melting ABS?

[@DaviddoesStuff]

@thebreakroom5661 I did. What is liquid ABS?? 😳 @daviddoesstuff kzbin.info9hxNXow7mjM

[@brianwest2775]

That patch is only a tiny fraction of the thickness of the pipe, so there's a good chance that it will crack again. After sanding, I would clean with acetone to remove the dirt and then apply several layers.

[@DaviddoesStuff]

Thanks for the input. Since there isn't any pressure on that fitting it hasn't been a problem so far. We have about 12k miles of bouncing since the repair. On tight cracks the acetone has a tendency to melt the two sides of the original crack back together. It doesn't look like there's a lot on the pipe in the video but the amount of ABS I put on the pipe is pretty close to the thickness of the pipe. It certainly wouldn't hurt anything to sand it and add another coat and on a line that had pressure in it, it would be a good idea. Hopefully someone will see your comment and it might help them. Have a great day and be safe out there!

[@VickiMarieLivingLife]

This is a great tip! I will share this with John because he's the handyman on our team. Thanks for sharing!

[@DaviddoesStuff]

Thanks and thanks for checking it out.

[@luckydogcreations1]

You are a true handy man

[@DaviddoesStuff]

Handy to know! 😃 Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day and be safe out there.

[@islandrc-duke1972]

Cool fix and I would like to see how it is made

[@DaviddoesStuff]

Ok, I’ll do it. We leave on vacation next week but I’ll try and get this out before we go. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day and be safe out there.

[@islandrc-duke1972]

@@DaviddoesStuff 🙂👍

[@cookingwithsherry]

Very handy to know

[@DaviddoesStuff]

Thanks! It makes this repair really easy. Have a great day and be safe out there!

[@dannywillett5426]

I would like to see a video on melting abs and would a putty knife or nylon bristle brush to apply the abs?

[@DaviddoesStuff]

I’ll do the video. I’ll try and get it out before we leave on vacation next week. You can apply it with anything that it doesn’t melt. You can make it with a thickness anywhere from milk to Elmer’s glue to peanut butter. It just depends on the mixture ratio and what you are trying to do.

[@anuprajaofficial9217]

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[@garagebrat5901]

yes.. can you send me the video. I also have a crack on my AB elbow in my RV. Thanks!

[@DaviddoesStuff]

kzbin.info9hxNXow7mjM?si=jHVDUVG6T8ES9Lez Any ABS you have will melt in the acetone. If you don't have any extra ABS you can just pick up a small piece of ABS pipe or even a small connector.

[@sherrys4179]

Don’t mistake that for pickle juice lol

[@DaviddoesStuff]

They smell a lot different! 😂 Have a great day and be safe out there!

[@TinyLifeConsulting]

Will ABS Cement do the same thing?

[@DaviddoesStuff]

I don't think it will work exactly the same way. This dissolves the ABS then evaporates leaving the ABS solid again which not only fills in the cracks but builds up the area around it. It seems like the ABS cement softens the ABS but I don't think it would get thin enough to spread it around.

[@darrelahles3322]

Sorry Dave - where do I find the recipe for abs concoction?

[@DaviddoesStuff]

It's just ABS plastic and acetone. There isn't any certain ratio. I try to make it thin enough to spread but thick enough it doesn't run too easily. You can get something as simple as a short piece of ABS pipe or an ABS pipe fitting. If you break it up it dissolves faster and the smaller the pieces the better. Put the pieces in a container (any glass jar that seals) and add a little acetone to it. Seal it up from a few hours to overnight and check it. Mix it with a wooden dowel or old screwdriver. If it's too thick for your use add more acetone and if it's too thin add more ABS or leave the lid off for a little while. It evaporates quickly. Alway do this in a well ventilated area. When you get the mixture to the consistency you like just spread it over the crack. As soon as the acetone is evaporated it's ready to use. The ABS you melted will be as strong as it originally was. You can always add several coats if you think it's too thin, just let each layer evaporate for a while between coats. Here's a quick video that might help. kzbin.info9hxNXow7mjM?si=Az-K8u_i7J69mHzj

[@keithlaursen3140]

Would like to know how to melt it

[@DaviddoesStuff]

Thanks for checking it out Keith. I'll try to do that when I get home Sunday. It takes a day or two to melt so it may be a few days before the video is ready. Have a great day and be safe out there!

[@chutisithu]

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[@DaviddoesStuff]

Thanks for the thoughts and the offer. I’ll just have to let the people decide if they like it enough to share. Have a great day and be safe out there!

[@hungtruong373]

Can I buy ABS at Home Depot.

[@DaviddoesStuff]

Home Depot had ABS pipe and fittings in a big variety of sizes and shapes. If you plan to melt it with acetone it will melt faster if you break it into small pieces first.

[@dianajdanj]

How is that patch holding up?

[@DaviddoesStuff]

Solid as a rock. The liquid ABS has enough acetone in it that it melts slightly into the part being repaired. I don't expect to ever have a problem with that spot again. Thank for checking it out and the comment. Have a great day and be safe out there!

[@dianajdanj]

Thank you for the video! I am repaier freeze damage now. Fingers crossed.

[@DaviddoesStuff]

@@dianajdanj just be sure it's clean. I hit it with a little sandpaper. I don't know if it helps but it definitely doesn't hurt. I'm sure you can do it.