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Water leak - presumably on my side of meter and house.
Posted on 6/19/25 at 12:35 pm
Posted on 6/19/25 at 12:35 pm
Noticed my meter box is full of water. Not so much that it’s running to the street but confirmed that all water in the house is off and the meter is still slowly turning.
Assuming the pipe is 3/4 galv, what’s the simplest repair?
Assuming the pipe is 3/4 galv, what’s the simplest repair?
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Posted on 6/19/25 at 12:48 pm to goosenecktrailer
I'd call your water provider first. It won't cost to do that and you can make sure that's not their issue.
Replacing galvanized pipe with PVC is the common action.
Replacing galvanized pipe with PVC is the common action.
Posted on 6/19/25 at 12:57 pm to ItzMe1972
Thank you.
My question is the tie point. Do I have to go all the way to a threaded galvanized or is there a good solution to connect the pvc to the galvanized?
My question is the tie point. Do I have to go all the way to a threaded galvanized or is there a good solution to connect the pvc to the galvanized?
Posted on 6/19/25 at 1:57 pm to goosenecktrailer
"Do I have to go all the way to a threaded galvanized or is there a good solution to connect the pvc to the galvanized?"
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That I don't know.
Maybe someone else will chime in to help.
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That I don't know.
Maybe someone else will chime in to help.
Posted on 6/19/25 at 3:48 pm to goosenecktrailer
male or female adapter for galvanized to PVC
Posted on 6/19/25 at 5:06 pm to SETH6180
Usually if galvanized in the ground is leaking it's old and thinned out with corrosion from the inside. When you dig and find a connection check out the condition of the pipe heading to the house.
Posted on 6/19/25 at 9:01 pm to goosenecktrailer
I turn my sisters off, dug hole and found leak. Cut the pvc, bought the part from a plumbing company. Used glue put piece in place. Let dry over night tested then buried back....dont know about galvanized
This post was edited on 6/19/25 at 9:02 pm
Posted on 6/20/25 at 7:47 am to goosenecktrailer
If it's an isolated leak, identify where and put a slip coupling on there until you're ready to swap out the main line to your home.
I still have 3 in my attic from the freeze and no issues....so far.
I still have 3 in my attic from the freeze and no issues....so far.
Posted on 6/20/25 at 1:07 pm to goosenecktrailer
I personally would just replace from the meter to your house. If it is leaking in one spot, it is probably going to g]continue to give you trouble.
Posted on 6/21/25 at 3:07 am to goosenecktrailer
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Assuming the pipe is 3/4 galv, what’s the simplest repair?
How old is the house? Replace with PVC pipe. If it is galvanized pipe, it might leak again. Make sure it’s not a fitting at the meter. You can dig it up, find the leak. See what side the meter it’s on.
If you have to call out a plumber, while he’s there, check inside your house for leaking faucet, or anything else that may be in need of repairs. Water heater flush, replacing the Anode rod, etc.
If your water heater is over 25 years, may look at replacing it.
In BTR I use AttaBoy Plumbing, fair and honest. (225) 907-4134
Posted on 6/21/25 at 9:26 am to LSUDad
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Replace with PVC pipe. If it is galvanized pipe, it might leak again.
Yep, might as well do it while you are in there. Just like whenever you take a toilet completely off you might as well put on a new wax ring
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