Primer doesn't "clean it all, basically). Primer causes a chemical reaction that binds the pvc. Just don't want a diy'er to skip the primer because he bought new, clean PVC.

I had already made a few phone calls for my sprinkler pipe that’s cracked. After watching your video im on my way to Home Depot for materials to do it myself. You’ve earned a subscriber sir. Thank you!

I don't know how many times I've paid a handyman $40 to do this. Thanks for teaching me, I owe you one.

Man thanks for the video! i fixed mine earlier and i was close to calling someone to repair just because i was hesitant on trying to do it myself and not knowing what to buy. But it turned out great it was messy but i got it done. Thanks alot i saved me some money thank to youre help!

Now going to do this myself! Thanks sir. And I appreciate that the doves I hear also appreciate your work. 😁

Nice job with instructions! You make it look easy and I feel confident about doing it myself! Thanks so much!

The single piece repair kits have rubber seals/o-rings that can fail over time; your repair method is a better way to go. I'd use thin nitrile gloves to keep the primer and glue off of my hands and otherwise clean. Other than that, it's a good video. 👍👍👍

I like this technique of using that short insert piece since getting a full size piece installed would be impossible. And it's not under much pressure so it should be fine. Great tip!

I found your video after searching for “how to repair a crack pipe”. Not exactly what I was looking for, but still great information.

Instructions not clear. Neighborhood under water now. Might need a video on how to fix it. 😅 Im a rookie attempting a diy with the same issue. This made my life easier. Thank you brother.

It dried instantly! Woo Hoo! Thanks so much for sharing!! 😊😊

I have done this type of repair before, on a corner piece, but I didn't know how to place the middle piece in a straight line. Your technique is to just lift them up to insert the middle piece, smart. It just needs digging more along the pipe lines.

Thank you sir. I gotta fix our broken sprinkler pvc from our crazy snowmageddon here in N . Texas last week.

You can use a PVC pipe cutter (looks like a big pair of pliers with blades) to neatly cut the tubing, without burrs.

Glad to see I'm not the only one that measures without rulers 😂 Thanks! I've got 2 repairs to do, not much longer than yours.

The video is very helpful ! It gave me the confidence to complete my own repair today.

2 things, let it set up for 30-45 minutes before putting water on it and it's a little easier to wrestle in a longer patch pipe - I like to put the couplers on the patch pipe so I'm spending less time on my knees, but either way works.

Inside ca ter ridge on most sized pvc fittings are consistent. The fittings you're working with is 1 inch Glue should be used on both pieces appliance of fist piece out of wind. Also a 1/4 turn is all that is needed. Nice video!

Quick important note before turning water on... I followed your video and thank you for it, however, if you have a high pressure pipe, the manufacturer states the following: Allow 15 minutes for good handling strength and 2 hours cure time at temperatures above 60 degrees Fahrenheit before pressure testing up to 180 psi. Longer cure times may be required at temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit or with pipe above 3 inches. DO NOT TEST WITH AIR. I made the mistake of testing my fixed pipe within 10-15 minutes, and it did run for about 1 minute before the pipe burst!!! It wasn't a bad damage as I just had to cut a longer length and get new couplings, so now I am waiting 2 hours minimum before I test my fixed pipe under pressure.

gotta do this today!! thaks for the simple, yet informative video!!

Nice vid. I’ll be doing this exact project tomorrow. As someone who is not savvy at this work, confident I can tackle it now.

Thank you very much! The “irrigation Specialist” would do well to watch your video. He had a couple of mild tantrums today. He left without completing anything. So I’m headed to Home Depot tomorrow to get the parts I need. I’ll check back when it’s done.

"Can't find my measuring tape" LOL what you did is exactly what we do in the field as professionals. Even if you started to use a measuring tape you'd end up with dirt and debris in it after so you're better off the way you went.

You did everything right except checking if the pipe leaks before u put the dirt back in other than that u did good

Use a slip coupler next time and pvc cutters. A hack saw leaves burrs and will clog your line

Great job making it so simple to understand and straight to the point! heres a 👍 & a sub !

Better viewed at 1.5x speed. Thanks, Good job!!

Thanks man, needed a quick video like this to help fix my sprinklers tomorrow. Would buy you a drink if I could.

The purple primer is also used for jobs that need to be permitted so the inspector can see that it’s been cleaned and primed.

I hit a 3/4" PVC irrigation pipe with a pick.water kept coming out slowly even after I shut off the valves. Tried flex tape but still had a small slow leak. Didn't want to resort to having to use a coupling for just a small hole. Hopefully I can fix it tomorrow. That aught to teach me to be careful around irrigation lines. 🤪

Just what I needed. thanks....

That was a nice cut with a Sawzall, and good work.

I will try fix mine. Thank you for sharing this

ive just used pvc clue for this and no primer, haven't had a problem since

Good technique. I prefer Christies hot blue glue, I've had better luck with it. It sets up faster.

Awesome tutorial. Thank you!

Thanks for the information.exelent’

Thanks for the video. I’m lazy but this fix shouldn’t take long. Initially got a quote $$$ from a gardener. I’ll do it myself 😁 cuz I’m cheap too.😁

😮😮😮😮😮😮I need a handy husband. I'm off to Lowe's. Wish me luck. 🤞🏾🤞🏾The lawn guy punched a giant hole in sprinkle pipe.

thank you

Thanks for the tips! Mine is rough because it has decades of old roots encasing it...:( Any tips on digging out the sprinkler line when there are roots all around (these are hearty tree roots)?

Repairs are easy, it’s the digging, roots, etc. I also wear rubber gloves, if the primer gets on your hands, it’s a mess.

only turn your pipe half a turn once you put the glue in! Important to do it right.

I just repaired mine and letting dry for 24 hrs. I’m thinking if removing a couple downstream heads to allow any dirt that may have entered so it doesn’t clog the heads.

Poly pipe couplers seem to work fine as well

Wow such a great video lesson on fixing these leaks! How would I fix a leaking stove pipe sprinkler that goes up straight and down? You had me worried using that sawzall with your foot so close by!

Thank you. I need to do this to join two 1” pipe. Thats 1” I.D. The O.D is approx 1.32”. How do I know what size sleeve I need?

Please guys don't use too much glue. Also I saw he only glued the fitting and not the pipe. Please remember to also apply glue the pipe.

Thanks man!!!! Just punctured mine planting a plant!😑😑😑😑😑😑

Let me know how you’re repairs held up I’m really curios. Considering this.

I was hoping there was a better way that held these on with more than an 1/8” on either side. We’ll if this works, why change it up for a sprinkler. Thanks for the vid.

I really dislike when people don't properly deburr the pipe ends before solvent bonding everything together... deburring is just as, or more important than using primer.

THANKS FOR VIDEO!!!!!!

He forgot to fix and replace the sprinkler?

Nice video Now off to lowes then do it

Thank u. I needed a refresher. As I remembered when I watched my old gardener fix a pipe few years ago. This helped a ton. So easy. Average Joes at work!! 🤘

Good job man!!!

My PVC pipe doesn’t flex like yours does. Looks like I may have to dig up to expose much more PVC to get it to bend.

How long did ya wait for the glue to dry until ya turned on the water to test?

Great video! Do you really need the primer since it’s pvc to pvc

Thank you for your video

Could of used just one coupling and the bell of the edge of the new pipe, but great fix 🙏

you're a pilot and a plumber too?

How long does it have to set before testing with water?

I wouldn't want this guy doing my plumbing !

My leak is coming from underneath the driveway concrete, I'm assuming the line runs across the driveway 😕!

hmm you just bypassed the head altogether which usually isn't the case; many people would still need to use a female thread 90 degree to make use of the area

Thx!

Glad to see I'm not as ghetto as I thought I was. . .

Good fix. I have black pipe. Is it 1/2”?

Do you turn off the main water first. Thanks

saw another vid where a guy used a Dremel with a sanding stone to shave off the coupling's stop. I saw this vid and was like, "why didn't he just use a pre made slip fitting like this guy".

I hate it when i cant find my measuring tape!

pvc pipe more than doubled i think since then

Will a one part hot glue like Oatey PVC BLUE LAVA work for this application? I have this but I don’t have primer.

And primer should not be dry before glue is applied- not like here

That'll be $900. Lucky for you I didn't charge you for the digging. Usually i hire a subcontractor for that, but because I was making a KZfaq video i didn't. The trolls would've tore me up ! I don't even own a shovel !

How long do you have to wait before turning on the water?

like how long can it be ready to use after fixing it?

Great 👍

Just ran into this issue this past weekend. What brand or type of primer and glue are you using?

Oh, this is bad, bad, bad. The actual water seal is made by the END FACE of the PVC pipe bottoming against the flat face of the FLANGE inside the coupling. The glue on the cylindrical surfaces just holds the parts together. You're lucky if it seals all the way around.

How much would you charge for that job ?

What about 2 inch pipe. It’s not as flexible as the 3/4 inch pipe you are repairing.

How long to let it dry before putting dirt back on top?

wha type of the primer and glue did you use?

why not just use the replacement pipe to get you're measurement?

Wow. You got this done but many mistakes. Never use a saw to cut. Buy a PVC pipe cutter. Inexpensive. The saw might crack the pipe and you won’t see it. Primer only good for 10-15 seconds. Why put on the pieces that weren’t ready yet? Always put glue on every primed surface. Precut everything and mark the fittings with a permanent market so you know exactly how the pieces fit before priming and gluing and to align after fitting. Twist on then hold each piece for 5-10 seconds. The primer and glue softens the plastic and they weld together. Not really glued… I mean I woukd clean hole better too before working. After gluing let the pieces weld together at least 10 minutes before turning the water back on. I’d grade this video a D at best. Too many mistakes

Dumb question. I assume you need to turn off all the water in your home first. Right?

How come you didn't replace the T 😔🥺😓

why are you standing in front of what you are doing?

But you didn't replace the riser fitting.

your primer is not a cleaner, it s a softener for PVC

I bet it l leaks way before it should

Use a slipfix, much easier.

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Primer is not a cleaner!

Wear heavy gloves when using that saw!!

You didn’t even use glue wtf

The sprinkler didn’t get replaced so really you didn’t fix it