Jane123 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 We have a drain pipe attached to the outside wall which leaks at the joint. This happens whenever the bath is emptied. Is this easily remedied and has anyone any idea of cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Cats Hat Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Plastic or cast iron? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane123 Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 Plastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudds1 Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 Should be a quick easy fix. Most likely a seal has gone in the joint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Cats Hat Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 1. Bodge it by using silicon sealant. 2. Replace the whole joint with new. About £3 from Screwfix/B&Q/Wickes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane123 Posted August 1, 2019 Author Share Posted August 1, 2019 Thank you, so its an easy thing that anyone could do? My husband isn't a DIY er! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Cats Hat Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 11 minutes ago, Jane123 said: Thank you, so its an easy thing that anyone could do? My husband isn't a DIY er! It depends where the join is. If it is a couple of feet off the ground then you just have to take the drain cover off and pull the pipe down to separate the joint. If it’s 30 feet in the air, it’s a bit more tricky. Just a thought. Plastic drainpipes don’t usually spontaneously spring a leak. They usually start to come apart at the joints because of wind, being hit by a football, someone pulling on it etc. It may be worth checking that this isn’t the case before going any further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinBak Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Top Cats Hat said: It depends where the join is. If it is a couple of feet off the ground then you just have to take the drain cover off and pull the pipe down to separate the joint. If it’s 30 feet in the air, it’s a bit more tricky. Just a thought. Plastic drainpipes don’t usually spontaneously spring a leak. They usually start to come apart at the joints because of wind, being hit by a football, someone pulling on it etc. It may be worth checking that this isn’t the case before going any further. That's not Entirely true...Plastic is a fantastic conductor for Electric. You might not think so... but it is.! Lightening can damage Plastic Drain Pipes.! OP...It's a simple fix and should cost no more than a call out charge of £10-15.00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Cats Hat Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 17 minutes ago, FinBak said: That's not Entirely true...Plastic is a fantastic conductor for Electric. You might not think so... but it is.! ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinBak Posted August 1, 2019 Share Posted August 1, 2019 6 minutes ago, Top Cats Hat said: ??? Wake up?...????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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