I've got a tee in my 1" PVC sprinkler line that is leaking. When I cut it out, obviously all the lines will be too short to just replace it....AND, with all the lines buried, I won't have much flex in the lines. I see a couple of choices:
Couplers and stubs to lengthen the lines, but then how do I get a tee in there?
Couplers and stubs in two lines, with a union in the third (one of the "straight-thru" legs). I think I have enough flex in the 90-degree line to get a tee on two legs.
I've also seen those compression repair sleeves with gaskets on both ends. Are they suitable for underground? Will dirt, moisture, bacteria, etc. eat up the seals over time?
How would a pro plumber approach this repair?
Thanks for any advice...
Couplers and stubs to lengthen the lines, but then how do I get a tee in there?
Couplers and stubs in two lines, with a union in the third (one of the "straight-thru" legs). I think I have enough flex in the 90-degree line to get a tee on two legs.
I've also seen those compression repair sleeves with gaskets on both ends. Are they suitable for underground? Will dirt, moisture, bacteria, etc. eat up the seals over time?
How would a pro plumber approach this repair?
Thanks for any advice...