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I added a few photos to help describe.
I noticed a few drops of water on the basement floor a few days ago and found some moisture on the pipes above. After drying things off, I noticed again the next day. I decided that I probably rocked the toilet loose and broke the seal of the way ring. After replacing the wax ring, I still find moisture. It appears that it is at the Y where the straight PVC coming from the flange above the floor. See the attached drawing for an idea.
Before I start replacing PVC, could it be something simple? Could there be a blockage somewhere in the line that is causing high pressure and ultimately a minor leak at that y?
Is there any way of resealing a PVC joint without replacing the pipe? The clearance is very close and couplings won't do. I will have to replace a rather large section of pipe
Thanks for any help you can provide.
Chris
I noticed a few drops of water on the basement floor a few days ago and found some moisture on the pipes above. After drying things off, I noticed again the next day. I decided that I probably rocked the toilet loose and broke the seal of the way ring. After replacing the wax ring, I still find moisture. It appears that it is at the Y where the straight PVC coming from the flange above the floor. See the attached drawing for an idea.
Before I start replacing PVC, could it be something simple? Could there be a blockage somewhere in the line that is causing high pressure and ultimately a minor leak at that y?
Is there any way of resealing a PVC joint without replacing the pipe? The clearance is very close and couplings won't do. I will have to replace a rather large section of pipe
Thanks for any help you can provide.
Chris
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