Lee_Leses
Member
Must be PVC month, LOL.
In my row house about 15 years ago the main drain stack was completely replaced from the basement up to the 3rd floor bathroom.
Now suddenly I can hear a drip when you drain the vanity sink or the bathtub.
I think the plumber who did the job did not use purple primer, just cement.
1) In a situation like this, would it be best to do the whole thing over again, or just find and repair the bad joint? If one joint is bad, does that mean other joints are likely to follow?
2) Is it common to have a problem with a drain joint after having to snake out a clogged drain? I'm just curious.
3) This is closed up pretty good. Is it typically better to open the floor in the bathroom (which is tiled), or the ceiling downstairs to deal with this issue?
4) How often do people use a pinhole inspection camera to try to avoid cutting everything open?
5) Lastly, I see there's about ten ways to try to repair the joint without cutting it out, JB weld, epoxy, rubber hose and clamps, repair rings, repair clips. etc etc.. Are any of these devices or substances good for a long term repair, or is the only recommended fix a cut out and re-do?
Again, my first battle is how much has to be cut open and where to cut just to find the leak!
Thank You,
Lee
In my row house about 15 years ago the main drain stack was completely replaced from the basement up to the 3rd floor bathroom.
Now suddenly I can hear a drip when you drain the vanity sink or the bathtub.
I think the plumber who did the job did not use purple primer, just cement.
1) In a situation like this, would it be best to do the whole thing over again, or just find and repair the bad joint? If one joint is bad, does that mean other joints are likely to follow?
2) Is it common to have a problem with a drain joint after having to snake out a clogged drain? I'm just curious.
3) This is closed up pretty good. Is it typically better to open the floor in the bathroom (which is tiled), or the ceiling downstairs to deal with this issue?
4) How often do people use a pinhole inspection camera to try to avoid cutting everything open?
5) Lastly, I see there's about ten ways to try to repair the joint without cutting it out, JB weld, epoxy, rubber hose and clamps, repair rings, repair clips. etc etc.. Are any of these devices or substances good for a long term repair, or is the only recommended fix a cut out and re-do?
Again, my first battle is how much has to be cut open and where to cut just to find the leak!
Thank You,
Lee