Is 1/2 inserted into ABS fitting OK?

**Buttonsrtoys** · 01-21-2013, 04:31 PM

I'm just finished installing my 3" drain for a new powder room. I got the pipes inserted the full 1.5" in each fitting except one pipe that was in a really cramped spot, which I only got inserted half way (3/4") into the fittings on each end. Its supported with straps and well glued. Because it's in such a cramped spot, I'm hoping not to have to take it out. Is it OK?

**Tom Sawyer** · 01-21-2013, 05:07 PM

The short answer is No. The long answer is Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

**Buttonsrtoys** · 01-21-2013, 05:53 PM

Can you elaborate? is the concern that it will fail down the road even of it's not leaking now?

**Tom Sawyer** · 01-21-2013, 05:55 PM

Read your code book.

**Buttonsrtoys** · 01-21-2013, 06:05 PM

I'm a home owner. I don't have a code book. Regardless, I'm just liking to know whether it will hold.

**cacher_chick** · 01-21-2013, 06:16 PM

If it's installed 50% of the way, there is a 50% chance of it failing.

Your goal in any DIY project should be to do it at least as good as a professional tradesman would.

Plastic fittings and cement are cheap. You should cut it out and fix it.