DIY plastic water pipe repair

In detail: do-it-yourself repair of plastic water pipes from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.

The repair of plastic pipes may often be required if consumables of insufficient quality were used during the installation of the pipeline, or if the installation of the network was carried out unprofessionally.

In any case, it will take some effort to restore the pipeline to work. We will show you with our advice and recommendations how to avoid the same mistakes.

Damaged plastic pipe

Repair must begin with an external examination and diagnosis of the damaged area. The quality, speed and cost of future repairs will directly depend on the type of defect.

There are several main types of damage to plastic pipes:

Full or partial pipe rupture.
Local damage.
Crumpled plastic pipe.
Occurrence of leaks in various pipeline reins.

Consider the features and methods of eliminating each of these types of damage.

Although plastic is mostly superior in technical and operational characteristics to cast iron and steel pipes, in terms of strength to external impacts, it is still far from the most resistant material.

Like leaks in pipeline nodes, this type of damage occurs most often, while it has the following features:

The occurrence of ruptures is usually associated with careless work carried out near the location of the pipeline route.
For example, the outer pipe can be accidentally caught by an excavator while digging a trench nearby, a domestic-type plastic pipe can be damaged by a heavy object falling on it, etc.
The predisposition of pipes to accidents of this type is explained by the lack of measures that would provide for the protection of pipes from external influences.

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Repair of plastic pipes in this case includes the following:

The emergency section must be replaced with a section of a whole pipe, the working pressure of which is comparable to the working pressure in the pipeline.
When repairing the pipeline, the section is arranged by means of two electrically welded couplings.
Mechanical fastening couplings can also be used. They are usually used in highly complex installations such as underwater installations.

Plastic pipe repair technology

The use of electro-welded type couplings, as a rule, is cheaper, while the quality and reliability of such a connection is almost always higher.

Local damage is understood as a defective hole in the pipe, the diameter of which does not exceed 50 mm.

Eliminate local damage in the following way:

Prepare the pipe and the place of damage for repair - dehydrate the pipe and clean it.
An electrowelded plug (reinforcing plate) of the appropriate size is prepared, which will be cheaper in comparison with replacing a section of a plastic pipeline or using two electrowelded couplings.
The lining is welded over the damage.

When a plastic pipe collapses, often no special measures are required to eliminate it. Deformation of a pipe is not always an indication of a violation of the integrity of the pipeline.

This is often caused by local mechanical factors, eliminating which and returning the pipe to operation, the plastic pipe will eventually level out under the influence of internal pressure and its own rigidity.

If the collapse is not eliminated on its own and at the same time interferes with the normal flow of the working fluid, the collapsed section of the pipeline will need to be replaced.

Remember that the presence of scratches or cracks on the pipe surface, the depth of which is more than 10% of the total wall thickness, indicates the need to replace the section of the plastic pipe.

Plastic pipes: repair by applying electrofusion to the damaged area

Causes of leaks:

Most often, at the joints of pipes and pipeline nodes made of plastic, it occurs not due to damage to pipes and nodes, but due to violations of the technology for making welded joints.
Typically, a leak is the result of an unsuccessful repair and appears almost immediately during testing (trial commissioning of the pipeline).
The reason for this may be, for example, the water supply not completely shut off in the pipe during the welding of electrofusion couplings.
A leak at the junction of the plastic pipe connection indicates that gross mistakes were made during the butt welding process.
In addition, leaks can occur if inappropriate materials were used during the construction of the pipeline, both in quality and in technical characteristics.
For example, when inspecting an outdoor pipeline requiring repair, one or more compression fittings may be found buried in the ground, while plastic pipe fittings of this type are designed exclusively for outdoor use.

The method of eliminating a leak in a pipe is to repeat the repair, only in accordance with all the rules and technology.

Joining elements of a household plastic pipeline by a welded method

A clean and dry pipe is the key to successful welding (soldering) of plastic pipes. Only with mechanical methods of connecting pipes, water can not be an obstacle. If it penetrates into the welding zone during heating, then steam is formed, which creates excessive pressure, which, in turn, can lead to a violation of the fusion of the plastic, which will make the connection of insufficient quality and unsuitable for use.

If it is not possible to completely shut off the water flow, simply loosen the bolts at the flange connection of the pipe with the valve. In this case, water will flow into the well, and not into the pipe cavity.

To make the need to repair plastic pipes as rare as possible, it is necessary to initially correctly perform pipe connections and pipe laying. In addition, the materials used must fully comply with the operating conditions of the line.

The sewerage, heating, and plumbing systems of most apartments and private houses mainly consist of steel and cast iron water pipes. Everyone knows that both steel and cast iron are iron-based alloys that corrode over time. Therefore, sometimes there are situations associated with leaking pipes due to damage of this kind. In other cases, pipes may leak as a result of mechanical stress or improper operation. Such situations lie in wait for the owners of pipelines mounted on the basis of plastic pipes.

If a pipe burst, do not panic, it is enough to know the simplest ways to eliminate such malfunctions.

In any pipeline, leaks may occur on straight sections, at the joints of pipes of the same or different diameters, as well as at the points where the pipeline is connected to the equipment.

As a rule, the installation of the sewerage system is made with cast-iron pipes. Such pipelines are under low pressure, so this type of leakage is quite easy to eliminate.

One of the fastest methods is the application of a bandage of cement mortar and bandage. Do-it-yourself pipe repair is carried out in the following order:

stir the cement with water until a homogeneous mass with the consistency of thick sour cream is obtained;
soak the bandage in this solution;
wrap the problem area with a bandage several times. Moreover, each new turn should overlap the previous one by a quarter;
the procedure is repeated, achieving 3-4 layers of the bandage.

The bandage will help to seal the leak in the pipe - Photo 03

After the end of the day, the sewer can be used again. This solution creates a very strong connection, so this method can be applied to steel water pipes. You should not only use it in the places of threaded connections, which will be problematic to disassemble after the composition has completely set. The combination of bandage-cement can be replaced with epoxy glue and fiberglass, in which case careful surface preparation is required.

The bandage can also be applied using assembly tape or a strip of soft rubber, which is tightly wrapped around the pipe. The rubber is additionally fixed with clamps or wire. This method also has a significant disadvantage - the impossibility of imposing a bandage in the case of a tight fit of the pipe to the wall. With this arrangement, you can apply a patch or caulk a crack.

Any pipe, including plastic, can be repaired by applying a patch. To eliminate the leakage, water is drained from the pipeline section. Further, the place of leakage is cleaned from old paint and rust. Cleaning can be done with a wire brush and sandpaper. Then the defective area is dried and degreased. Next, epoxy resin and a patch of fiberglass are applied to the problem area. Make sure that the glue penetrates the material of the patch, and then gives it an aesthetic appearance. If necessary, the place of repair is strengthened by additionally wrapping it on top with mounting tape. After 24 hours the pipeline is ready for operation.

Rubber patching process - Photo 05

At the joints of pipes made of cast iron of large diameter (usually a riser), leaks are also not uncommon. To repair a pipe with your own hands, you need to remove fragments of the old packing, and then install a new one, from strands of asbestos soaked in bitumen. From above, the packing is closed with a cement mortar, also reinforced with an asbestos strand.

In this way, cracks in cast iron pipes can be repaired. Its essence lies in driving lead cones into the resulting gap. Lead, being a very soft metal, flattens in all directions, filling the smallest voids in the pipe. Thus, the flow is stopped.

On straight pipe runs, the rupture can be repaired with a patch or bandage, similar to cast iron pipes. However, in view of the fact that pressure lines are usually made with steel pipes, the following methods are more efficient and reliable.

If a small diameter fistula (up to 4 mm) occurs in the pipe section, you can use a self-tapping screw, screwing it with effort into the place of the burst. With a hole of 5 mm or more, do-it-yourself pipe repairs must be performed in compliance with the following steps:

drain the water from the main;

drill the leak to level the edges;

tap the thread in the drilled hole;

install a rubber gasket on the bolt of the required size;

screw the hardware into the pipe, clamping the leak.

A section that has been carefully repaired with a bolt can function for a long time.Sealing the hole with a self-tapping screw - Photo 07The small diameter of steel water pipes allows you to repair a metal pipe with your own hands, both with the help of clamps produced by the industry in the form of repair kits, and with clamps made with your own hands.The installation of such a device is quite simple: a rubber seal is applied to the leak, the clamp itself is installed on it and tightened using the fasteners supplied.If you do not have a factory clamp, you can use several hose clamps of the required diameter and a strip of soft rubber.The use of a clamp to eliminate leaks - Photo 08Non-straight lines, as well as sections of pipe joints of different diameters, can also be repaired using clamps. Sometimes the factory clamp can only be installed skewed. The main thing is that it reliably eliminates the leak. A purchased clamp can be replaced with a pipe holder of the desired size. When using it, it is important to cut out the rubber seal with a margin of 1-2 cm.You can make good home-made clamps of the required width yourself, using a strip of sheet metal of the required size and drilling holes along its edges to install the tie bolt.

Unfortunately, the equipment and communications of water supply, heating and sewerage can be damaged during operation. Plastic pipes are no exception. This happens as a result of a violation of installation rules or the use of poor quality products due to the desire of the homeowner to save money. Repair of plastic pipes, like other work, requires knowledge and skills, which will be discussed in the article.

Why does these products get damaged? It depends on the following factors:

Improper use of plastic pipes, for example, if a product that is intended for indoor installation is mounted outdoors or underground.
The technical characteristics of the material are not taken into account - a product for cold water is used as a heating pipe.
The use of low-quality products and connection elements, fasteners.
Freezing of water in pipelines due to violations of insulation and location above the freezing point of the soil.
Rigid pipe fastening without taking into account the coefficient of linear expansion at high water temperatures.
Plumbing in places of high mechanical stress without additional protection - under highways, etc.

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Regardless of the type of damage, plastic pipes cannot be repaired with old ones

in a proven way that is used in steel products - the temporary installation of the bandage using pieces of rubber on small holes. In this case, it will be necessary to replace the pipe section by installing additional connections and fittings.

It is also unacceptable to heat the plastic material on an open fire such as a gas burner. Despite the fact that all types of plastics - polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride - melt at temperatures above +140 degrees, joining or sealing a small gust in such an artisanal way will not bring results.

The nature of the repair of a plastic pipe depends on the type of damage:

complete rupture or partial damage to the product;
the occurrence of small-sized water leaks;
squeezing due to heavy load;
breakage or leakage at the joints and connections to plumbing devices.

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The technology for repairing plastic pipes consists in replacing damaged elements. Before proceeding with the repair, it is necessary to carefully inspect the entire pipeline and determine the place in which the emergency situation has arisen. On close inspection, defects can often be found in other parts of the structure.

The emergency section of the plastic product must be cut out or the pipe must be completely removed if the connection is made using couplings.

A new product should be installed in place of the damaged pipe.

Repair of plastic heating and water supply pipes must be done with the system turned off, since water will not allow quality repairs to be carried out.

The connection of parts of the pipeline can be done in two ways:

using welding;
using additional couplings and fittings.

To connect products made of polypropylene and polyethylene by welding, it is necessary to cut the pipes evenly and clean the cuts from burrs and irregularities. If the products are of the same diameter, then the butt method can be used. In this case, it is necessary to withstand a certain time, which is determined in the table of the instructions for the welding device, and cool the seam. If it is even and uniform, you should go to the connection of the second part.

It is important that no water, sediment and sand remain inside the pipe, which can make a poor-quality joint. Therefore, before welding, the sections of the products must be thoroughly cleaned, and, if necessary, degreased.

After repairs, the operability of the pipeline should be checked by short-term water connection and again inspected for leaks. Then you can safely enjoy the benefits of civilization.

Repair of plastic water pipes can be done using electrofusion welding. To do this, the sections of the products must also be cleaned of water and dirt, and beveled with a sharp knife.

The products to be connected must be inserted into the sleeve, inside which there is a spiral. When the electric current is turned on, it will heat up and melt the material of the fitting and pipes. After the connection cools down, check the product for operability and the absence of other damage.

When performing this operation, it is very important that no moisture remains inside the products, since when heated it is converted into steam, which will disrupt the quality and reliability of welding.

If the hole in the pipe is small, then you can not change the section of the product, but make repairs using a special reinforcing plastic lining, which must be wrapped around the damage and melt it with a welding machine. The thermal reaction will seal the hole.

Then it is necessary to test the pipeline with water supply and observe the restored section for 5-10 minutes. If there is no leak, then the pipeline must be connected to the water supply system.

If a leak occurs at the point of connection with the fittings or at the point of connection to plumbing fixtures, then it is necessary to carefully inspect the pipe and, if a malfunction is found, disassemble the fitting and tighten the connection again. If the clutch is defective, it should be replaced with a new element. If plastic pipes are damaged, repairs must be done by building them up or installing a connecting fitting of a longer length.

A similar situation may arise at the point where the polyethylene pipe is connected, which is connected to the pumping station. If this unit is not installed correctly, strong vibration will occur, which may damage the coupling or pipe. Therefore, the station must be installed on shock absorbers or a rubber cushion, which will damp the mechanical vibrations of this heavy device.The main thing when repairing plastic pipes is not to repeat the mistakes that led to the creation of an emergency on the pipeline.Repair of water supply pipes in the apartment Image - DIY repair of plastic water pipes

Repair of water supply pipes in the apartment

Very often old pipelines in apartments are leaking. This is a sure sign that it is time to think about overhauling the water supply pipes, that is, about their complete replacement. But this is a rather lengthy procedure that requires a lot of money, effort and time. And if you are not able to completely replace the pipelines urgently, then you should take care of eliminating the leak at the place of failure. Moreover, it is better to do the work with your own hands, so as not to pay for the services of the housing office or some private organization. How to repair water supply pipes in an apartment will be discussed in today's article.

Note! If a high-quality repair is planned, then we cannot do without complete or partial replacement of pipes. The one who started such a repair is responsible for the water supply of the whole house, so it will be better if the ZhEK does the work (otherwise, he must at least be warned).

There are several ways to repair damaged sections of metal pipes.

Often, a section of the pipeline with a minimum pressure, that is, a drain, fails. If the drain pipeline is leaking, you can use the well-known "old-fashioned" method - wrapping the defective area with a cloth (gauze) with cement mortar. First of all, you need to close the shut-off valves on the main pipeline pipes.

Next, add water to the dry cement and mix the mass to a liquid consistency. We saturate the resulting solution with gauze, which we immediately wrap around the pipe in several layers (directly at the place of the leak and on both sides of it, until the total length of the cement repair lining is 30-40 cm). We are waiting for the solution to harden (it will take a day). The repair is complete, you can safely open the main water taps and start using the water supply without fear of leaks.

The main advantage "Old-fashioned way" of repairing water supply pipes - the strength and durability of the cement coating. It is simply impossible to tear off the gauze with your hands.

But there are also disadvantages... Pipes that fit tightly to the wall cannot be repaired in this way. And it is not recommended to repair the joints of pipes in this way, since, if necessary, it will be impossible to dismantle.

Wrapping the pipe with cement-impregnated gauze

There is also a more modern method of sealing leaks - use of cement mortar reinforced with durable asbestos fiber.

Note! In this case, the cement mortar may well be replaced with epoxy glue.

The embedding technology in this case is no different from the method described above (with cement mortar).Both when using epoxy glue and asbestos mortar, complete drying of the repair coating occurs in at least one day.

If the hole in the pipe is small, then it can be closed by screwing in a bolt of the appropriate diameter. Note that such "repair" work can only give a temporary result.

To begin with, we expand the hole in the pipeline to the size of a bolt using an electric drill, then screw a bolt with a massive elastic washer into the hole. If necessary, you can make a thread in the hole with a tap.

A small hole can be closed with a bolt

The next method is to apply a temporary bandage, tightened with elastic steel wire. As a patch, we can use rubber, thin sheet metal and even fiberglass. We wind the patch around the damaged section of the pipeline, we tighten the wire "for twisting". It is desirable to compress the patch in several places at once. When the clamps are removed, the band must retain its original shape and therefore prevent leakage.

The same procedure can be done with a steel strap and a rubber backing. The main thing is that the clamp is wide enough.

Steel clamps can be used instead of wire

Things are much simpler with a plastic pipeline. Even major repairs related to the replacement of individual sections of the highway, we will be able to do it ourselves. The pipes can be connected in one of two ways:

ordinary soldering when it comes to polypropylene pipes;
threaded inserts if metal-plastic is used.

Spike is a fairly easy procedure that even someone who has never held a soldering iron in their hands can handle it with an almost 100% chance of success.

Local work can be done in one of the following ways.

If the damage is minor, then it can be repaired even without an additional bandage. We just take electrical tape and wrap it over the damaged area in several layers. Most likely, after this, the pipe will be able to serve you for several months and even years (especially when it comes to the drain pipe).

Plastic pipes can be "repaired" with ordinary electrical tape

There is also a "handicraft" method of welding - to seal the damaged pipeline with its "own" molten plastic. To do this, we apply a red-hot metal object to the sealing site, although an ordinary lighter is also possible. But when performing this procedure, you need to be extremely careful, carelessness can lead to overheating of the pipe.

Another way to repair a plastic pipe

The third method is suitable for connecting pipes of different diameters. To do this, grease the smaller pipe with glue (if necessary, you can additionally wrap it with fiberglass) and insert it into a pipe of a larger diameter. We squeeze the joint with an iron bandage.

Note! Even the highest quality glue should be “secured” with a bandage, since during operation the connection collapses over time and loses its tightness.

As already mentioned, if you decide to carry out a high-quality repair of the pipeline, then it must necessarily be major. It is not easy, and the welding work must be done. Nevertheless, the task is feasible.

Overhaul of pipes begins with the selection of the pipe material with which we will replace the old line. The choice here is not very wide, there are only three options.

Plastic pipesmost accessible. What's more, they are corrosion resistant, easy to install and lightweight.
More durable are considered steel pipes, but only galvanized. The advantage of such pipes is their excellent technical characteristics, which are completely overshadowed by extremely complex installation work. So complex that it is impossible to carry them out on your own.
The best option is considered copper pipes... They are easy to repair, they can withstand temperatures up to 250 degrees, the service life of such pipes is measured in centuries.

In short, we would recommend that you use copper pipes. But in view of their main drawback (high cost), not everyone will allow themselves to make such a purchase.

Selecting a new pipeline

Before proceeding with the installation, you should:

decide where the new pipeline will be located;
purchase pipes and fittings for it, acquire tools;
dismantle the old pipeline.

It is important to observe exactly the proposed technological sequence of actions, regardless of whether the hot pipeline needs to be replaced or the cold one. If you start dismantling without first purchasing a set of pipes, then the repair work will take more time.

Marking a new water supply

So let's start with the markup. You can mark out directly on the reference surface using a marker or chalk. Calculate the required linear footage of the line, the number of tees, adapters and fittings. In other words, while we are marking up, we are also calculating future costs.

After the purchase and calculations, all that remains is to dismantle the old pipeline. The procedure is as follows:

we shut off the water using the "apartment" valve or the common valve in the basement of the house;
dismantle pipeline connections with plumbing fixtures - sink, bathroom, toilet, etc .;
we cut off all the pipes from the supporting surfaces using the "grinder", then we take them out of the apartment.

Note! When cutting pipes, those sections that pass through the walls can be left, they will later serve as "tunnels" for our pipeline.

At the final stage of the repair work, it remains to mount the pipes together and connect them with fittings, or by welding. If copper pipes are used, then they must be welded by gas soldering. To do this, we degrease the joint, insert the end of the pipe into the fitting, heat it with a gas burner and wrap a wire around the joint, maintaining a constant temperature.

Steel pipes are welded without any fittings, all fixings are butt-welded. With regards to the X- and T-shaped inlays, we make them in the same way. For work, not only gas, but also electric welding can be used.

Plastic pipes are connected to each other by a diffusion welding machine. Almost everyone can handle this procedure, since it implies the following actions:

we put the pipe with the coupling on a special nozzle;
turn on the device;
set the required temperature regime;
we warm up all the details;
we press them into each other.

This welding method allows you to obtain a high-strength tight connection.

We offer you some practical tips to ensure that your pipeline will last as long as possible.

Take care of the external condition of the pipeline. Eliminate drips, stop the spread of corrosion in a timely manner, prime them, paint.
Do not allow the outdoor piping to freeze. Ice can easily disable the entire line by bending or bursting the pipe.
If freezing does occur, then immediately reheat the pipe.
Do not block the drain line. To do this, periodically pour a couple of buckets of hot water into it, which will clean the pipes from dirt. Also, clean the bins regularly.
Do not allow condensation to form on cold pipes.
In order not to rust the cast-iron pipes, they can be treated with one old folk remedy (red lead + iron red lead + drying oil (3: 3: 1)).

If you operate the water supply pipes correctly, then repairs will not be required soon.

Use the piping correctly, otherwise ...

Modern, reliable and practical plastic pipes are an excellent solution for arranging a plumbing system in the country or in a private house. Their advantage is quick installation and low weight of the pipeline system, convenience of modernizing the system and repairing pipes. The disadvantage of plastic pipes is that a poorly welded joint inevitably loses its tightness, and the pipes themselves (with the exception of reinforced ones) are weakly resistant to mechanical damage.

Any type of plastic pipe can leak

Wet pipes, the appearance of water droplets similar to dew in the area of the fittings, or a sharp drop in pressure in the system directly warn the owner that it is time to pay attention to the plumbing system and fix the problem with his own hands. If the leak is not eliminated in time, then even a small trickle of water can cause a lot of harm, falling on electrical appliances, power lines or new repairs of neighbors living one floor (or even several floors) below.

To repair a plumbing or heating system made of plastic pipes, you need minimal practical skills and a set of special tools. A simple repair of a plastic pipe with your own hands is quite within the power of an amateur, and for a professional it will not be difficult at all to repair a leak that suddenly appeared.

Important! The main task of the installer-repairer is to choose the most optimal way to eliminate the malfunction, and eliminate the leak as quickly as possible.

The appearance of moisture on the pipes may indicate a depressurization of the system.

The first action to be taken by an installer engaged in the repair of the water main is to turn off, if possible, the water supply to the system, or to the area to be restored. After localizing the leakage area or stopping the water supply, you can start restoration work. Next, the best option is chosen, how to eliminate the leak in plastic pipes. Mandatory conditions - the leak must be eliminated in the shortest possible time, and the detected pipe crack or hole must be repaired as efficiently as possible.

Important! It is imperative to shut off the water supply in front of the area where the leak is detected. In a multi-circuit system, in order to eliminate the leak, it is enough to turn off the water supply directly to the circuit being repaired, and also shut off the diverter valve of the local section of the water supply system.

The most common problem with plastic water pipes is the loss of tightness at the joints of the pipes. Leaks occur for various reasons, depending on the pipe installation option, the type of fittings used and the skill level of the installer, for example:

The most reliable way to repair a damaged line is to replace the damaged section with a new plastic pipe that is securely soldered through fittings to the main system. But it is not always possible to implement the method of high-temperature connections, and then other methods are used to repair the pipeline.

With the help of a clamp, you can quickly eliminate water leakage

Clamping clamp. As a temporary method to stop the leakage, clamping straps are used. By supplementing the clamp with screw clamps with a layer of waterproof plastic material, it is possible to almost completely eliminate the leakage. The good thing about the method is that the water will flow freely through the plumbing system. It is faster and safer than just sealing or sealing a leaky pipe. This repair method does not require shutting off the water supply, the only drawback is the inevitable weakening of the clamp attachment points over time and the loss of the tightness of the connection.

Cold welding. Before covering up the leak in plastic pipes, it is necessary to prepare the required amount of the component for work: thoroughly knead the required amount of the substance in your hands, or mix in the proper proportions.Apply to the damaged area, carefully seal the crack on the pipe and wait until the composition has completely solidified.

Adhesive bandage. A pair of clamping clamps in conjunction with a material impregnated with an adhesive (two-component adhesive + rubber for polypropylene pipes or bandage + cement for sewer pipes) will help you quickly eliminate the leak with your own hands. Advantages: the water supply does not need to be shut off. The disadvantage of this method is that it is forbidden to use an adhesive bandage for systems with high pressure.

Adhesive (sealing) tape. Not a bad option for a quick repair if there is no way to cover a small hole with a sealant. The tape is applied to the damaged area in several layers.

Adhesive pipe tape can be used as a temporary but fairly reliable measure.

Special sealant. This is another quick method for fixing leaks at the junction of a plastic pipe. But this is rather a temporary solution than a quality repair.

Important! Any of the selected methods of restoring the tightness of a section of the water supply system or pipe joints requires preliminary preparation of the pipe itself. The pipe is degreased, cleaned, if necessary, the joint of the future joint of the pipe and fittings is processed.

There are three types of sealing compounds:

neutral type of sealant, suitable for all types of pipes, applied with a mounting gun;
acidic sealant, but it is not used on fragile pipes and on pipelines transporting acids;
silicone sealant is a universal composition, used to seal the socket joint at the junction of sewer pipes.

In the case of heating systems, which can also be assembled from polypropylene pipes, it is somewhat more difficult to eliminate the leak. As a rule, part of the system is laid using the flush-mounted method, and before gluing plastic pipes that were accidentally damaged during construction work or failed naturally, it is necessary to determine exactly where the pipe is flowing in the mounted system. And for this you need to dismantle the decorative panels or, in the worst case, open the wall covering.