Thread: Anyone ever replace a section of clay sewer pipe?
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Old 10-10-2006, 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Kyle Blackmore View Post
I had the same feeling when a city inspector wanted us to test the watermain at double its working pressure.City waterworks said it may spike up to over 200 psi ,but was usually in the 160-170 psi range (we were upstream of the PRV station). That meant testing at 400 psi , thankfully I negotiated down to 285 psi.
Tom, I was just trying to point out that it's not the stuff to use in that situation. You wouldn't put silicone on your radiator hose to seal it would you
The pipe has to fit all the way into the fernco to get a proper seal, crank the clamp as tight as you can with a screw/nutdriver and it should be good to go
no not a radiator hose. and now that i understand all the facts i see your point.

thanks for the clarification.

and silicone wont deteriorate underground, particularly, it just isnt supposed to be needed.

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