How Do You Repair A Break In PVC Pipe Underground?
Underground PVC pipes can sustain damage due to encroaching tree or plant roots, or from animals digging underground. Repairing an underground PVC pipe will require some effort on your part to dig up the broken pipe. Locating the leak can also present a challenge. Once you’ve identified the leak, you can easily make the repairs at very little cost and complete them within about 6 hours, after the sealants have all set. Step 1 Locate the leak; you’ll spot it easily if you have a flooded area in your yard. In addition, if the PVC pipe connects to a sprinkler system, the damaged line will simply not operate the sprinklers attached to that line. Step 2 Turn off the water main. You may need to contact the city to have your water shut off if your home runs off of city water, or you may have access to shut off the water main directly at your home. Step 3 Dig along the side and top of the PVC pipe. Locate the leak, and expose the surrounding area alongside that pipe to evaluate it for further
