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    erichdg Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 4, 2009, 08:12 PM
    Leaking pvc pipe
    A leaking PVC pipe (6 inch) in basement is dripping (slow)... house is 20 years old.. is this generally a big problem or generally a relatively easy fix... and where do I start..

    Thanks

    erichdg:(
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    Aug 4, 2009, 08:24 PM

    A 6" pipe in a residance?

    Where is the leak, got to be at a joint, what kind of joint? Can you get to it to cut out and replace?
    Got a picutre?
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    Aug 5, 2009, 04:52 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by erichdg View Post
    A leaking PVC pipe (6 inch) in basement is dripping (slow)...house is 20 years old..is this generally a big problem or generally a relatively easy fix...and where do I start..

    thanx

    erichdg:(
    WE don't install 6" drainage in a single family residence. The best we do is 4".
    Either describe the leak in detail or show us a picture. Regards, tom
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