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    jlegore2000 Posts: 10, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 24, 2008, 01:45 PM
    Cracked pvc pipe
    I have a crack on the bottom of my pvc pipe that comes out of the bottom of my tub.To replace it it looks like I would have to raise my tub because there is a beam close to it and I can't turn it where it is.I was wondering if there is any kind of compound I could use to seal the crack or should I just call a Plumber?
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    Nov 24, 2008, 02:00 PM

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    Nov 24, 2008, 02:35 PM

    Is this a draim line (and no water pressure) or a hot or cold water supply line
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    Nov 24, 2008, 02:43 PM

    It is the tub drain no high pressure
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    Nov 24, 2008, 03:09 PM
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    Nov 24, 2008, 05:19 PM

    Here is my solution, I would unscrew the drain out of the tub, this will let the white piece (The Shoe) drop down, go to Home Depot and see if they have just this part, a PVC shoe, if not I would buy a new tub waste and overflow kit. Then replace the one you took out with the one in the new kit, keep the other paarts for spare parts.
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    Nov 24, 2008, 06:11 PM

    The shoe thingy can be shortened to any length desired.

    If you can't unscrew, I'd use a hot knife to cut the nut.

    THE PROBLEM IS GOING TO HAPPEN AGAIN

    I know you didn't want to hear that. What happens is yhe weight of a person and the water in the tub flexes the tub and hits the iron pipe just under the shoe. You have to get some clearance there. I'd say at least 3/8 to 1/2 an inch.

    HOW?

    A wood chisel comes to mind.

    So does a flex shaft Dremel with a saw blade. See: Attachments

    You need to enlarge downward the holes supporting the galvanized pipe for a few joists to either side.

    You can use plumbing hangers/allthred/base to push the pipe slightly downward to create clearance for the shoe pipe.

    You HAVE to do this!
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    Nov 24, 2008, 06:48 PM

    There is a repair kit for repairing this type of cracks, see the attach link, Thanks.

    John

    Pipe and Hose Leak Repair Tape
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