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re: Settling PVC Pipe Cracked - How to Stop
Posted on 11/2/23 at 11:54 pm to PerplenGold
Posted on 11/2/23 at 11:54 pm to PerplenGold
Is there a 90 degree bend there?
Hard to tell from the picture.
Are you sure the thrust loads in the pipe from the water aren't putting stress on the pipe and cracking the fitting.
Most pipes of any size with flowing water get a concrete thrust block at every corner to strengthen the fitting junction. I wonder if the paver sand settled and then the pipe can move in response to the thrust load.
Hard to tell from the picture.
Are you sure the thrust loads in the pipe from the water aren't putting stress on the pipe and cracking the fitting.
Most pipes of any size with flowing water get a concrete thrust block at every corner to strengthen the fitting junction. I wonder if the paver sand settled and then the pipe can move in response to the thrust load.
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Posted on 11/3/23 at 1:49 pm to AndyCBR
Yes, 90 degree between the 6” downspout and 6” main line.
The crack is at the downstream end of the junction where the pipe inserts into the junction. In other words the junction cracked but the downstream pipe did not.
Hmm, something to talk to the installer about. He’s designed & installed many systems. Says this is the first time he’s seen this. Also getting a 2nd opinion.
The crack is at the downstream end of the junction where the pipe inserts into the junction. In other words the junction cracked but the downstream pipe did not.
Hmm, something to talk to the installer about. He’s designed & installed many systems. Says this is the first time he’s seen this. Also getting a 2nd opinion.
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