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=Sourcing Examples=
=Sourcing Examples=
*Flexible glue? - "PVC Slip Flexible Repair Coupling" - [http://www.homedepot.com/p/DURA-1-in-x-18-in-PVC-Slip-Flexible-Repair-Coupling-FRC-010/203598733]
*Flexible glue? - "PVC Slip Flexible Repair Coupling" - does not appear to exist in sizes greater than 1" - [http://www.homedepot.com/p/DURA-1-in-x-18-in-PVC-Slip-Flexible-Repair-Coupling-FRC-010/203598733]
*Flexible o-ring - [http://www.menards.com/main/outdoors/watering-irrigation/underground-sprinkler-systems/underground-sprinkler-accessories/1-pvc-lock-flexible-repair-fitting/p-1444450322514-c-8652.htm?tid=7708022710145894301]
*Flexible o-ring - [http://www.menards.com/main/outdoors/watering-irrigation/underground-sprinkler-systems/underground-sprinkler-accessories/1-pvc-lock-flexible-repair-fitting/p-1444450322514-c-8652.htm?tid=7708022710145894301]
*Telescoping - [https://www.menards.com/main/plumbing/rough-plumbing/pipe-tubing-fittings/fittings/pvc-fittings/pvc-schedule-40-fittings/2-quick-fix-repair-coupling/plumbing/rough-plumbing/pipe-tubing-hoses-fittings-accessories/shop-all-pipe-fittings/pvc-pipe-fittings/quick-fix-repair-coupling/p-1444448970828.htm]
*Telescoping - [https://www.menards.com/main/plumbing/rough-plumbing/pipe-tubing-fittings/fittings/pvc-fittings/pvc-schedule-40-fittings/2-quick-fix-repair-coupling/plumbing/rough-plumbing/pipe-tubing-hoses-fittings-accessories/shop-all-pipe-fittings/pvc-pipe-fittings/quick-fix-repair-coupling/p-1444448970828.htm]
*Compression - [http://www.menards.com/main/plumbing/rough-plumbing/pipe-tubing-fittings/fittings/pvc-fittings/pvc-schedule-40-fittings/2-compression-coupling/plumbing/rough-plumbing/pipe-tubing-hoses-fittings-accessories/shop-all-pipe-fittings/pvc-pipe-fittings/pvc-compression-coupling/p-1444448951122.htm;jsessionid=3F670D477E8930C5DDAFB0611159B017.eklka-prodapp4-external-mcom]
*Compression - [http://www.menards.com/main/plumbing/rough-plumbing/pipe-tubing-fittings/fittings/pvc-fittings/pvc-schedule-40-fittings/2-compression-coupling/plumbing/rough-plumbing/pipe-tubing-hoses-fittings-accessories/shop-all-pipe-fittings/pvc-pipe-fittings/pvc-compression-coupling/p-1444448951122.htm;jsessionid=3F670D477E8930C5DDAFB0611159B017.eklka-prodapp4-external-mcom]
*Rubber - [http://www.supplyhouse.com/Fernco-1056-22-2-Flexible-Coupling-For-Cast-Iron-Plastic-Copper-Steel?gclid=CNjDjffu9ckCFYOBaQodCtgN2Q]
*Rubber - [http://www.supplyhouse.com/Fernco-1056-22-2-Flexible-Coupling-For-Cast-Iron-Plastic-Copper-Steel?gclid=CNjDjffu9ckCFYOBaQodCtgN2Q]

Latest revision as of 01:38, 25 December 2015

3 ways to fix: flexible (glue), "telescoping repair coupling" (glue), or "compression coupling" (no glue) fitting. Where there are tight quarters and there is limited movement:

You can also use an expansion joint - [1]

Or, you can use 4 elbows:

Sourcing Examples

  • Flexible glue? - "PVC Slip Flexible Repair Coupling" - does not appear to exist in sizes greater than 1" - [2]
  • Flexible o-ring - [3]
  • Telescoping - [4]
  • Compression - [5]
  • Rubber - [6]