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twistzilla
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 Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 10:41 am Post subject: Patch a plastic soil pipe? |
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Hello
We're removing the boxing in around a plasic soil pipe in a downstairs bathroom and found that the box has been nailed to the soil pipe. The nail is very close to the celing so I would have to take down my celing to replace a section of pipe.
Its only a very thin nail and it doesnt seem to be leaking - I was hoping to pull it out and patch it with something.
Can anbody give me some advice on how to make a permenant repair?
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thescruff
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If you have a piece of soil pipe lying around, cut a small piece, about 50mm round, clean it and the pipe and solvent weld the two together.
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twistzilla
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| Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 11:59 am Post subject: |
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Thanks
I'll need to go and buy the glue is it just called "solvent weld"? |
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thescruff
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Yes it's called solvent weld, you will only need a small pot.
PUt plenty on both surfaces, and hold it on for a couple of minutes
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Enliven
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Could you not use a gap filling cement instead of solvent welding a new piece of soil?
You can get it off Trading Depot but it also comes in grey so best to check in a plumbers merchants instead of buying online. I know City plumbing carry it.
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thescruff
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| Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2008 1:20 pm Post subject: |
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| Enliven wrote: |
Could you not use a gap filling cement instead of solvent welding a new piece of soil?
You can get it off Trading Depot but it also comes in grey so best to check in a plumbers merchants instead of buying online. I know City plumbing carry it.
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Interesting post Enliven  don't know whats gone wrong but you can't see it 
Yes, you could build a patch with gap cement, the pipe would need to be clean and dry.
Edit, your post is visible now 
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twistzilla
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Thanks Guys
I ended up buying some solvent cement and making a patch from a cheap piece of soil pipe from B&Q.
Its holding well so far, thanks so much for your help!
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