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    Apr 16, 2016, 03:56 AM
    How to cement a pvc fitting when water is present
    I have a leak in the main cold water pvc supply line. The main shutoff valve allows some water to get past and the glued joint fails. How do I repair a leak when water is present?
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    Apr 16, 2016, 06:05 AM
    Turn the water off at the street box if you have city water, power off the well, if so supplied, and then drain the system.
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    Apr 16, 2016, 08:24 AM
    Thanks again, I finally decided to loosen the union connection at the meter and now I have no water issues. I'll glue it up and hopefully, there won't be a leak any longer.
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    Apr 16, 2016, 08:59 AM
    Good luck.
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    Apr 17, 2016, 07:53 AM
    Probably could have used the blue PVC cement.

    PVC Rain-R-Shine® Blue Cement | Plastic Pipe Cements & Primers | Oatey
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    Apr 17, 2016, 06:48 PM
    You could buy or rent one of these https://www.plumbingsupply.com/water...soldering.html
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