They broke because the city replaced the sidewalk last year and I have not used the sprinkler system for over a year (we had water restrictions). The line runs along the sidewalk and I am surprised I did not find more leak. Unfortunately, a nearby tree also had root reaching the sidewalk and so the affected pipe has roots around it as well making the fix very challenging. No freezing here in Miami Florida.
Thanks,
MC
You're not, and there is.
You need something called an RP coupling: it's a coupling with no flange in the middle. Make your first joint with a standard coupling as you do now. Then slip the RP coupling onto the pipe at the other splice, several inches past the joint. Apply cement to both of the pieces to be joined, on each side of the joint, and slide the coupling into place. Done.
A round or half-round file is easier...
I don't think I can use Fernco, since these are basically for drains, and my sprinkler line will be pressurized.
Thanks.
Yeah, but I don't carry a file in pocket.
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