frank29
Bronze Member
I need to replace a problematic water line. Existing diameter (1-1/2") provides plenty of volume & pressure. Problem is the constant leaks, at least a dozen over the past 20 years. The existing blue colored line is a "bell & socket" design: each length is 20', one end has an enlarged end which has a rubber O-ring, the other end just slid into the enlarged end. It has the same diameter as PVC, in fact the end coming through my basement wall is reduced using standard PVC fittings.
Some of the leaks have an understandable cause such as trees roots growing next to a joint. Other leaks are mystery leaks worthy of the X-Files. The convuluted path the line took contributed to this. Now that my property is developed, the new line will follow the driveway and hopefully avoid some of my past problems.
The last time I had a leak I promised myself, as I sat in a muddy trench, that the next leak would prompt a compete replacement. That time is now.
I am undecided between 20' lengths of PVC and longer lengths of coiled poly pipe. Any strong opinions on this?
As far as poly pipe is concerned, there seem to be a lot of options (at least compared to PVC). Any thoughts on particular brands or connection methods? Using a barbed insert into either end of a pipe and tightening with clamps seems to be inferior to PVC solvent welded connections?
Thanks for any help.
Some of the leaks have an understandable cause such as trees roots growing next to a joint. Other leaks are mystery leaks worthy of the X-Files. The convuluted path the line took contributed to this. Now that my property is developed, the new line will follow the driveway and hopefully avoid some of my past problems.
The last time I had a leak I promised myself, as I sat in a muddy trench, that the next leak would prompt a compete replacement. That time is now.
I am undecided between 20' lengths of PVC and longer lengths of coiled poly pipe. Any strong opinions on this?
As far as poly pipe is concerned, there seem to be a lot of options (at least compared to PVC). Any thoughts on particular brands or connection methods? Using a barbed insert into either end of a pipe and tightening with clamps seems to be inferior to PVC solvent welded connections?
Thanks for any help.