How to repair a broken PVC sprinkler pipe 

For those thinking he could've just used two couplers and a small pipe, or used a slipfix/quickfix, compression or telescoping coupling. You are all wrong. You have to notice the two original pvc pipes didn't meet in line with each other. They met at an angle and that is why there was a leak in the first place because of shoddy work originally. This video is the perfect fix for this situation. Unless you want to work at bending some pvc pipe with hot water, hot air gun, sand,etc. I know, I had bad work done on my lawn as well. Great video AdamDIY!!! Thank you.

Thanks for the video. I had two 1" lines running side by side. The lines were too close together to use a compression coupling on the damaged line. Your DIY fix was quite easy and worked perfectly.

You made replacing PVC water pipes with simplicity, AWESOME!!!

I've used this technique many times when space was limited. Helps to use slow-set solvent.

The good ole fashioned telephone repair haha. Im a service tech at an irrigation company and use this method when the pipes just don't line up. That's what's nice about poly pipe, curves are no problem. Not so much with PVC lol

Awesome fix!!! Plumbers U is legend!! I always twist the swings on before I glue. Always awkward to twist on swings in limited spaces!! Great work!!

This appears fairly easy thank you. I am fixing mine for the first time today.

Great Job! It was exciting to me to see you using this method. It's how I fix most of the leaks I come across. 👍🏻

I learn something new everyday! Thanks for the video!

Wow, although I have done this many times that was the best Method I have seen, everyone can learn something new all the time thanks!

Would have never thought of this type of fix. I have two pipes touching horizontally together, one is cracked the other is ok. Installing the couplers on each end of the pipe after I cut the bad part out will leave it misaligned for being in a straight line. Was trying to figure this one out. I have watched numerous videos on how to, yours is the best! Clear, concise, and to the point step by step. Thanks for putting this solution out here!🎉🎉🎉

Really great video. I am fixing some spots today and your guide was the best I found so far. Thanks!

Exactly why I was looking for, Thank you

found a nice pool in my backyard yesterday and after hours of digging this is exactly what my water line looked like ...if I can fix it doing this you saved me thousands of dollars :)

thanks for the clear video. you didn't skip any part of the process. very helpful!

Great idea for this fix. I used it on my sprinkler system. Thanks

Nice video, really helpful in how to align the pvc pipes. Thx

A true master of the plumbing puzzle!!

good idea, always looking for an easier way to fix inground breaks, Thanks

This was the only video I found where you showed a pvc cutter instead of a saw. Thank you for this helpful video!

Great video. I'll be using this tomorrow to add a T.

Thank you! Gonna give it a try.

Helpful information thank you for sharing !!

Thanks for this video. Very helpful

Thanks! Super helpful!

Here i was spending $ on those expanding pipes to make it fit, when all I had to do was what you did on this video. Thanks for the quick fix tip.

Excellent! Thank you very much

A great way to fix a ruptured line👍

Wow, great fix thanks for sharing, I was wondering how to do a fix when pvc pipes aren't straight

Thanks for the video! 👍

Good job. Only thing i saw was most of the time head tees are installed with the 1/2” threads on the side not straight up but it gets the job done non the less

I did the whole job (being careful to apply primer and glue generously on every contact surface). Waited 10 min like the can said. Tested and it blew water out of at least two of the joints. Btw, I can't twist the last joint when setting it on.

Great video. I repaired one of my pipes the same way years ago and it still holds. I know all the experts will tell you it’s not the right way to do it but, hey, the experts quoted me $280 to repair it.

Thank you so much it is so good advice

I have a question. The black elbow (for sprinkler head) connected to the T coupling, don't you need teflon tape or sealant before threading into the coupling? So there is no leak.

Awesome tip!!!

I have a gravity drain system to get the most water out of the piping since everything freezes in Michigan so I need to keep the pipe level as possible so two couplings and a short piece of pipe with the stopper removed is my best way.

Great Vid ! Tks ... just subscribed 👌🏻👌🏻

Did you use the several Ls going up to reduce the angle between the gap you are bridging? Is that the reason for that procedure?

Saved my life!!!

Thank you!

nicely done.

I looked high and low for your technique...I've got a tight space break and pipe ends weren't able to flex due to surrounding tree roots. This is genius, my application is lateral because my pipe is shallow and I have room away from the root structure. That's great thinking.

Very nice thank you

Thank you so much .👍👍👍

Nice repair

I just discovered this morning i have a broken line and I have to ask because I new to these kind of repairs but why the elbows instead of just going straight across

Very good brother I'm an architect I recommend this to my clients

Thank you

Curious, what PVC pipe using, 200, sch20, sch40 etc….. Really interested in knowing as the pvc goes into the fittings so “easily” and I like that. Thx

Ahhh, the irrigation service technician life....only thing missing is the homeowner standing behind you breathing down your neck😂😂😂😂😂, good video

How long did they haft to wait b4 they could turn the water back on because of the glue may have not dried?

Good tips

Brilliant

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brilliant

very nice lot of help

Good video

Great thanks you

Good job

Welldone

please tell me the name of fittings used in water tank

I use blue rain or shine. Usually I throw it away when it gets “gloppy” as he put it. It should be runny. Also you’re suppose to push the pipe on and make a 1/4 turn and hold it for about 15 sec which he did so bravo. What will tend to happen is the heat from it melting together it’ll try and push it off that’s why you hold it. This method is good if you have bent pipe from some jack leg trenching it wrong or bowing the pipe originally. We call this the 4 90’s method.

Great job.

simple but great vid, thank you

Awsome!

Is this for supply tube?

good Job easy

Tq

I do that a lot when im in a bind or the PVC in uneven

Seem to add flow restriction especially if its a main feed line? Yes? No?

i use two 45° its easier to get the pipe in than two couplers and it still has a path thats not a head on collision

wow! thank you. Handyman was about to charge me $100 for this job.

Its good.

this is a perfect way to fix lines. only thing I do different is, lay the elbows level with the pipe to keep same distance from top of ground. maybe it's not possible being at a angle?

This might be the smartest video. I have such hard Arizona soil bending the pvc just starts another leak. Thank you for posting.

Great

Can I get your help with broken pvc pipe at base of my sprinkler head

I did this way for my water main

sometimes that is the only way to do a repair on PVC and have tight joints that are fully inserted into the fittings... the trick is accurate cuts and also be aware that you might have a drainage issue since you have inserted a "road-bump" in the layout... this could spell trouble in a cold climate area... it would now require blowing out versus just draining etc....

The trick of fixing a broken pipe with four small elbows is really clever... and useful.

A question, y that method and not straight ahead??

Better to Use 1- 45degree elbow. But your technique is also very good

45 ‘s always Brake ,this was the best way to fix it ...

You can use street 90s and cut out a step

The long way to do a simple job. All that was required was a couple of couplings and then the length of pipe. Only needed to soften the pipe to get the bend with a heat gun.

Nice repair takes the stress right out of the miss aligned pipes. Although I still prefer my method for measuring length of PCP pipe needed, I would have glued two short sections of pipe in two 90's, then glue straight up on both pipes, then cut a section longer than needed glued to a 3rd 90 set this in place with no glue, turned cutters upside down with blade against opposite upright to mark length lift it off and cut pipe, then glue the to 4th 90 to end of pipe slap clear glue in both 90's and on uprights and push it on like a top. No primer needed on static lines. Works perfect every time without coming up short or long estimating length never had a failure. Just FYI.

I got lucky with my irrigation leak after seeing standing water near a sprinkler head ….it was a cracked plastic shaft that pops up when the sprinkler is turned on…easy fix!

Every time I make a plumbers u It reminds me of an old school telephone!

1/4 turn only when you remember apparently. Whomever installed them did a crap job. When you run That style of pvc, it shouldn’t have that type of bend in it. While it has some flex, it shouldn’t be put in a radius like that. It will give at one point or another. In this case, the better way would have been to take at least 5- 10 feet back (or further) on each side and repipe it with less bend. Reworking more of the line saves future repairs.

this is so much more work than necessary. Just get two unions, make one into a slip joint, and cut a tube of PVC to connect the two. Just two parts and way less opportunities for failure than this approach...

Why use all those 90 fittings? Just two couplings and a straight piece of pipe.

Maybe a couple of 22° fittings would have simplified the fix?

If the line was straight, I would consider turning the first two elbows 90 degrees so the add on pipe would be at the same elevation and in the same plane as the rest of the line. Doing it your way puts the repair closer to the ground surface. I understand you had to do it that way due to the bend. Great video, tho.

Why did you angle the 90's up and not to the side?

You have now raised the repair a good two inches if not three from what was ground level. I hope it is still underground.

You'll never see me do it that way always have a slip fix on this truck

Thank you for the great video! How long does the glue need to set before it can be used?

Hi , how long we need to wait cement get dry before run water . Thanks

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