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reb12
03-01-2008, 08:36 PM
How many of you guys are using this method of pipe repair vs. a slip fix or compression fitting? I'm talking main lines. For those of you not familiar with the term, it is using the bell end of a stick of pipe with a coupling in liew of a slip fix or compression fitting.
huntnfish21
03-01-2008, 09:06 PM
Did it that way today. Kinda of hard when the main is 4 feet in ground.
Bigred350
03-01-2008, 09:09 PM
Do it right the first time. A bell end and a coupling is not. Seems like a band-aid fix to me.

I use 4 90s on most all my reapirs.
Mike Leary
03-01-2008, 09:22 PM
How many of you guys are using this method of pipe repair vs. a slip fix or compression fitting? I'm talking main lines. For those of you not familiar with the term, it is using the bell end of a stick of pipe with a coupling in liew of a slip fix or compression fitting.

If you've got pressure problems, 45 your way around...slip fix work up to
80 psi.but do it right on mainline...go solid. Excavate as much as possible
to make the connection....if you get the quarter
turn on both ends at the same time, then you deserve the big bucks.:)
Dirty Water
03-01-2008, 11:25 PM
A bell end and coupling, properly installed, is better than a slipfix.

4 90's is the best way to go though :)
Kiril
03-02-2008, 08:19 AM
if you get the quarter turn on both ends at the same time, then you deserve the big bucks.:)

Ditto. Done right there is no better fix.
koster_irrigation
03-02-2008, 10:09 AM
3/4" up to 1.5" i usually use the bell end method. never had a problem, just give the glue plenty of time to dry
eagle irrigation
03-02-2008, 11:04 AM
Bell end and a coupler. If not straight, 2 90s and 2 street 90s. I always feel guilty when I use a slip fix, it feels like cheating.
Mike Leary
03-02-2008, 11:11 AM
Bell end and a coupler. If not straight, 2 90s and 2 street 90s. I always feel guilty when I use a slip fix, it feels like cheating.

I used a slip-fix once, (the "good" one with dual O rings) & it leaked at 80 psi;
never again.:nono:
londonrain
03-02-2008, 12:43 PM
I used a slip-fix once, (the "good" one with dual O rings) & it leaked at 80 psi;
never again.:nono:
ditto and four 90's are cheaper....