Use a file to smooth any sharp edges that might cut through the neoprene rubber patch.
Fix sprinkler pipe leak.
Repair underground sprinkler pipes the problem with a sprinkler system leaking underground is that you have to dig to find problem areas tearing up your lawn in the process.
Apply the patch and repair clamp so it evenly overlaps the damaged section of pipe.
One advantage of repair tape is that it can be wrapped in a spiral fashion for a considerable distance if a lengthwise split appears in a pipe.
However some underground leaks can easily be repaired by simply tightening a clamp or joint or replacing a seal.
You need to remove a large enough section to fit your slip coupling into the pipe.
If it is a shorter piece in the line you can unscrew it and.
Saw off a 4 in 10 cm section of pipe at the leak.
Wrap the tape very tightly around the leaky pvc joint or pipe extending the wraps well beyond the repair area.
Immediately turn off the water supply to the leaking pipes and clean the area around the hole to be patched.
Allow 30 minutes to cure before removing the plugs and running fluid through the pipe.
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Put the pipe clamps onto the pipe before inserting the each barbed fitting into the pipe.
Dip the supplied brush supplied into the pvc glue and place the brush over the leak.
Once you ve exposed the pipe where the leak or break is use a hacksaw to remove the section that contains the leak or break.
You can either cut the line or you can unscrew it.
Making repairs to leaking galvanized or iron piping systems can require cutting and threading the pipe.
Insert one end of the fitting into the pipe pushing it in as far as it will go.
Use smooth consistent sawing motions to cut the pipe so the edge is even.
Tighten the clamps to seal the leak.
Shut off the vacuum once you see the glue suck into the crack.
It can help to heat up the pipe by dipping it in a bowl of very hot tap water not boiling water or use a little liquid soap to lubricate the barbs if you have trouble pushing the fitting in.
Rectorseal pipe repair kit will hardens in minutes.
However it can be difficult to apply in tight spaces.
The kit includes a water activated polyurethane tape that wraps around pipes up to 1 in.
Again the vacuum will suck the glue into the crack.
