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    Oct 7, 2017, 06:42 AM
    Can I replace pvc pipe when I am unable to turn off the water supply?
    Extremely urgent!!
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    Oct 7, 2017, 07:34 AM
    No.. you can't glue PVC pipe when its wet or under any pressure. Call a plumber if its urgent. But you should have a shutoff inside your house as well as one at the meter.
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    Oct 7, 2017, 10:00 AM
    No you cannot, but your local water company can tell you where your shutoff is. Call them.
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    Oct 7, 2017, 04:10 PM
    Where exactly on your property is that PVC pipe ? What plumbing fixture(s) is that pipe supplying with water ? Is that PVC pipe your water main that connects water meter and main structure ?

    Please, explain further

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    Oct 10, 2017, 07:57 AM
    You should have a shutoff, Correct answers are above. If My shutoff was buried in Debris, from Hurricane or whatever, and needed to shut off. I would get a 1/4 turn ball valve, get some rain or shine glue(can be used wet)Then install with the Valve open. After glue sets, turn off, do your repair. May not even work. But I would try as opposed to wasting the Water?
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    Oct 10, 2017, 03:58 PM
    I agree, you can't. There is a shut off, if you go far enough out, to the meter, to the inlet of house or business.
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    Oct 10, 2017, 04:23 PM
    He can also install SharkBite valve, or coupling, over leaking PVC pipe . They sell them for PVC pipe, too. Easy installation, just push it in - and leaky pipe is fixed


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    Oct 11, 2017, 04:51 AM
    After 3/4 days I am certainly curious how this was solved if it was.
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    Oct 13, 2017, 09:05 AM
    Fr Chuck,
    Can you clarify "You can't"?
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