It seems I have a leaky pipe. Help?

[mcox3]

I've had my 210 set up for some time now and i havent had any problems with it- that is until about a week ago.

I've noticed small puddles of water around the stand- at first i freaked out and started checking the tank. Everything on the tank looks great. Then I proceeded to check bulkheads and unions. Everything dry as a bone there.

AHA!

Drip...Drip...Drip- at the "T" right before the ball valve leading into the wet/dry.

Its not too bad when the valve is open- but when its closed its enough to cause concern.

I cleaned/primed everything and cemented all the piping together. Is it normal for this to happen? How can I fix it? My first thought was teflon tape?

*Ignore the 1/2" piping. Old picture. I've gone to 1" piping since.

 

[dmopar74]

to do it right cut out the t and redo it.

 

[Wolf3101]

get it bone dry for long enough to use pvc cement on the joint. you probubly had an air bubble in the original joint.

 

[mcox3]

Aye dios mio!

How long do I need to let the cement sit before I can run water through my plumbing again?

- and this is going to be a PIA cause i'm not to sure how water tight my overflows are...

 

[Wolf3101]

not long...it basicly melts the plastic together. I've done repairs on much higher pressure pipes in 10 minutes and they held. Just remember that less is more.... larger globs of cement take longer to cure. I wouldn't bother redoing the whole joint...your not dealing with enough pressure to worry about.

 

[mcox3]

not long...it basicly melts the plastic together. I've done repairs on much higher pressure pipes in 10 minutes and they held. Just remember that less is more.... larger globs of cement take longer to cure. I wouldn't bother redoing the whole joint...your not dealing with enough pressure to worry about.

What do you mean "the whole joint?"

 

[Wolf3101]

It was suggested in another post that you cut out the T and start over... Good advice if this was a high pressure fitting..but it's not. Just use the self priming cement in a light coat along the seam that's leaking.

 

[Dan F]

You can use an old plumber's trick and stick a hot screwdriver in the joint where it's leaking. Or, better yet, cut out the tee and replace it...