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I need help fixing a leak
Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 5:22 pm
by reedfe
umm ya so i have a leak between a 45 degree 't' and the 1 1/2 in pipe coming out of it. ive epoxyed all around it but the leak seems to be stronger now. how can i fix this?
edit by MrCrowley: Read the rules, do not post topic titles in ALL CAPS. It would also help if you weren't so rude and demand that we fix your leak.
Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 5:32 pm
by MrCrowley
I'm assuming this is with PVC pipe? Epoxy would do the job. Use JB-Weld or such, it will seal the leak. With PVC pipe sometimes you can fix the leak by applying PVC glue around the leak. If that doesn't work, epoxy will.
Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 5:33 pm
by clemsonguy1125
Try plumbers goop, also make sure you let it dry for the full 72 hours
Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 7:51 pm
by reedfe
clemsonguy1125 wrote:Try plumbers goop, also make sure you let it dry for the full 72 hours
the epoxy for 72 hours or the plumbers goop?
Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 7:57 pm
by MrCrowley
Whatever it says on the product. JB-Weld will only take 24 hours, same with PVC cement. I'm not sure about plumbers goop.
Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 11:08 pm
by hi
fill the chamber with cement, that outghtta seal it up pretty good.
I had a leak like that once. out of frustration i put super glue all around the space in between the fittings and it actually fixed it if i remember correctly.
Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 11:56 pm
by Marffy
hah. i know the greatest fix. use some fix-a-flat! poor some in there. pressurize it, shake it up, leave it sit pressurized for a night. shoot it the next day. let it have airflow another night and your done! fix-a-flat fixes tons of different kinds of leaks. not just tires. i used tire slime on my potato cannon and it still has a 100% seal. no leaks.
Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 4:21 pm
by clemsonguy1125
reedfe wrote:clemsonguy1125 wrote:Try plumbers goop, also make sure you let it dry for the full 72 hours
the epoxy for 72 hours or the plumbers goop?
The plumbers goop, you can get it at any lowes
Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 4:46 pm
by Gun Freak
Hey Reed is the leak fixed? I want some damage shots
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 11:49 am
by reedfe
i might have some when i get home
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 4:23 pm
by Gun Freak
Cool.
Edited by BTB: Your remark could be seen as an insult.I removed it.
Stay nice boys!
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 4:32 pm
by reedfe
lol u wish. (it's still leaking at the blowgun) just put some more epoxy on it. i'll try it in like an hour
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 4:34 pm
by MrCrowley
reedfe wrote:lol u wish. (it's still leaking at the blowgun) just put some more epoxy on it. i'll try it in like an hour
What's the cure time on the epoxy? Hopefully an hour or less, otherwise you shouldn't be testing it after only an hour.
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 4:41 pm
by Gun Freak
Wow how is it still leaking. Your gun has problems.
Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 4:50 pm
by Brian the brain
The blowgun shouldn't leak if you put some PTFE tape on it.
How did you go about glueing the parts?
You did use primer I take it?
Given the fittings a twist as you attach them to spread out the glue even better?
An improperly constructed cannon can be very dangerous.
Just asking...