Fix ABS Pipe Leakage
I fixed the ABS pipe leakage problem in the basement. The pipe connects kitchen sink to the main sewer pipe.
The only tool I bought was a PVC/ABS handsaw. The materials I bought included two 2" heavy duty no hub couplings, one 2" ABS 45 degree elbow, one 2"x10' ABS DWV pipe and 4 oz black ABS cement. The total cost including tax is $38.02.
I cut two pieces of ABS pipe several inches each and apply ABS cement to connect these two pieces to the 45 degree elbow. I make a 1/4 turn after pushing the ABS pipe into the elbow and firmly hold them for more than 1 minute. The ABS cement has a very strong smell and use of it should be in a well ventilated area. I wait a couple of hours before I cut the portion of ABS pipe with problem using the PVC/ABS handsaw. I leave 1/4" margin on each side. Then I put no hub couplings on the pipe and roll one half of it in order to be able to fit the new elbow section I made. Once everything is in place, I tighten the metal clamps for each coupling. To minimize the chance of leakage in the future, I make sure the bottom half of each connection have a tighter fit.
The only tool I bought was a PVC/ABS handsaw. The materials I bought included two 2" heavy duty no hub couplings, one 2" ABS 45 degree elbow, one 2"x10' ABS DWV pipe and 4 oz black ABS cement. The total cost including tax is $38.02.
I cut two pieces of ABS pipe several inches each and apply ABS cement to connect these two pieces to the 45 degree elbow. I make a 1/4 turn after pushing the ABS pipe into the elbow and firmly hold them for more than 1 minute. The ABS cement has a very strong smell and use of it should be in a well ventilated area. I wait a couple of hours before I cut the portion of ABS pipe with problem using the PVC/ABS handsaw. I leave 1/4" margin on each side. Then I put no hub couplings on the pipe and roll one half of it in order to be able to fit the new elbow section I made. Once everything is in place, I tighten the metal clamps for each coupling. To minimize the chance of leakage in the future, I make sure the bottom half of each connection have a tighter fit.
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