[Shop-talk] Plumbing help requested

[old dirtbeard]

Hi Pat,

That sounds like a splendid option. I do not have need for it at this time,
but will file it away for future use.

Thank you,

Doug

On Sat, Jun 12, 2021 at 10:01 AM Pat Horne <patintexas at icloud.com> wrote:

> I live in an area with very expansive soil. I’ve had several water joints
> that have failed over the years. The repair that has worked best for me is
> a stainless steel flex line like what is used on water heaters. I put a
> valve box over it for future access if needed. The flex line just screws to
> pvc or copper fittings.
>
> Peace,
> Pat
>
> Pat Horne
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>
> On Jun 12, 2021, at 11:30 AM, Matt <mbarre at juno.com> wrote:
>
> 
> Well, after around 4 years I finally decided that the leak in the supply
> line to the shop is not going to "heal" of its own accord.  Paid for the
> leakfinder to come locate it for me and commenced to dig thru the
> concrete.  I know they have come a long way with the sharkbite type
> fittings.  Any recommendations for a high reliability repair to connect the
> 3/4 pvc supply to the 3/4 and 1/2 copper coming out of the slab?
>
> Access is reasonable but not perfect as it is through a hole in the
> sidewalk and about a foot down.
>
>
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