The 1 1/2" drain pipe on my neighbors mobile home was gloged. I had to cut the pipe at several places to remove the glogs. What type 1 1/2" couplings can be used to splice the pipe back together. Cpvc or pcv. (the pipe is black)

Hi Dale... sounds like ABS pipe and fittings (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene).

Your local plumbing supply house or home supply store should be able to help you locate ABS fittings/pipe/cement. If not easily available, you can transition to PVC by using no hub clamps where you need them (see pic.)

Let me know thoughts/questions..,. Mark

Hi Dale...sounds like ABS pipe and fittings (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene).

Your local plumbing supply house or home supply store should be able to help you locate ABS fittings/pipe/cement. If not easily available, you can transition to PVC by using no hub clamps where you need them (see pic.)

I got to disagree with you on this, Mark.

"No-Hub" bands are designed and engineered specifically for joining "No-Hub" cast iron pipe.

What he wants to use for joining schedule 40 ABS piping is either a 1-1/2" ABS coupling or a Fernco, Mission or Proflex CP-150 shielded coupling.

If you look at the stainless shield of the two bands, you'll notice that the 'crinkle' band of a 'No-Hub' clamp is designed to torque out at the ends of the band -- Whereas a 'Shielded Coupling ' is designed to torque out evenly along its entire surface -- Meaning it offers more support and clamping surface.

Just my two pence.

Hey IAM:

I am not going to disagree with you... that is a great explanation of the clamp differences. I just didn't have any pictures of the other clamps (I do now.. ;))

Dave check out the different clamp types below:

4 band husky clamp (my favorite of all clamps)
2 banded shielded coupling
2 banded rubber fernco coupling
And the 2" no hub clamp

Each has its specific use... most are used interchangeably... but they really shouldn't be most of the time. Especially if you can get your hands on the right ones.

The rubber ferncos aren't legal in my state.. for any reason.. but sold everywhere... funny huh?

Anyway, Dave, you decide from here.. let us know your thoughts... Mark

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I have a similar problem but the pipe is disconnected where the pipe connects to the reserve container not the middle of the pipe. How can I fix the leak?

T

Hi TNA and welcome to The Plumbing Page at AskMeHelpDesk.com You are responding to a 4 old dead thread. Please check the date before you post. Thanks,

I have a similar problem but the pipe is disconnected where the pipe connects to the reserve container not the middle of the pipe.
That's just not going to get it! Got to have more info then that.

the pipe is disconnected where the pipe connects to the reserve containerwhere the pipe connects to the reserve What pipe are you talking about? What material is it made of?

where the pipe connects to the reserve container Please explain what a "reserve container " is ?

not the middle of the pipe Now I'm completely lost. Can you repost with more details and information? Back to you, Tom

Hi Tom,

The reserve tank is for the black water on our RV. It's made of the black plastic which I believe is called PVC. The pipe that attaches to the reserve tank is a PVC pipe. It's 1 1/2 inches (I think).

So the pipe and reserve tank are no longer completely attached.

Is this information more helpful.

TNA

TNA: It depends where it got broken and how it was connected. Can you snap a pic of the tank side connection and post it for us for better visual ? Thanks ! Back to you. Milo

Ahhh! Son it's a RV we're dealing with,
It's made of the black plastic which I believe is called PVC That black plastic is called ABS,

So the pipe and reserve tank are no longer completely attached.
Did the break happen at a joint? Can you give me more details or this break? Back to you, Tom