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MauryFrench
Explorer
Jun 24, 2013

Pipe Repair in RV

Good day, all. After the marvelous help I got with the Water Heater Pilot, now we have a water leak. I found the leak; its in a 'T' of the gray PVC. Is that schedule 80? Anyway, it is in a very tough place to work, so I wonder can I just cut out the 'T' and replace with Food Grade hose and hose clamps?

Also, any thoughts on what size hose that is?

Thanks in advance. I know the proper thing would be to properly replace the pipe, but I just don't see how I can do it.
  • pianotuna's avatar
    pianotuna
    Nomad III
    Jun 24, 2013
    Hi,

    Sooner or later the grey has got to go. Better to do it before it causes serious water damage.
  • handye9's avatar
    handye9
    Explorer II
    Jun 24, 2013
    gbopp wrote:
    Definitely use SharkBite Fittings and Pex.


    Ditto on the sharkbite. You may want to invest in a decent tubing cutter also. Sharkbite fittings work better with smooth straight cuts on the tubing.
  • MauryFrench's avatar
    MauryFrench
    Explorer
    Jun 24, 2013
    Ooh, I forgot about the sharkbite fittings. I will look at those and the PEX. I cannot quite see myself refitting the whole trailer just yet though. That would be a project.
  • GENECOP's avatar
    GENECOP
    Explorer II
    Jun 24, 2013
    Probably 1/2" pex if it's a waterline......sharkbite fittings from local home center.....
  • pianotuna's avatar
    pianotuna
    Nomad III
    Jun 24, 2013
    Hi,

    The grey pipe is defective. Pull it all out and replace with pex.

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