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problem with my pneumatic

Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 4:06 pm
by DAltar
from my double 4" air chambers i have a few pvc peices connecting to a 2" 90 degree street elbo and in that is a 2x1 reducing bushing there is a small leak in the connection between the bushing and the street elbow can i just fill it with pvc cement or if not is there a way i can fix it?

Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 9:47 pm
by fred_roux
if it's a tread join try teflon tape...if it's a socket weld join try epoxy or jb weld

Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 9:49 pm
by boilingleadbath
A leaking joint is a signe of a poorly done joint. However, epoxy/PVC cement should fix it.
They won't make the joint stronger, though...

Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 2:41 pm
by DAltar
yeah i have a bunch of jb weld and epoxy thancks for the advice