Plastic Pipes

Defect and Repair

	Defect & Possible Causes	Repair
	Leakage due to poor joints	Replace joints and affected pipe

Temporary/emergency repair

Ultimately, any leaking pipe or fitting will need replacing. There are temporary measures that will serve a permanent repair is done. If the pipe cracks for several inches or more, a new section will be needed, which usually requires a professional plumber who has proper tools & equipment.

• Using tape (usually polyurethane resin base) with water as catalyst

• A hose clamp compressing a rubber pad can cure pinpoint leaks or cracks.

• Pipe clamp bolted over a rubber pad seals larger cracks permanently

Notes: For more defects, please refer to the Defect Library.