This video teaches you how to find and fix a leak or crack in the main water line, which is the water pipe connecting the water meter to your house.
DIY: How To Fix a Broken Main Water Line Pipe
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This video saved me thousands of dollars in repair cost from plumbers telling me how hard it is to do certain things having to order "special" parts. I did it myself thanks to your videos.
YOU ABSOLUTE MAD MAN! Opening a gate valve that quickly is truly living the Adrenalin life, living on the edge.
will not work on hill water tunnels under ground its not always that simple
I had same issue , I installed the compression coupler and no leaks , but I had water leaking down from the dirt , I wonder if it was from all the water that leaked overnight or I must have another leak down the line , will check in the AM see if there's more water sipping down ..
Thanks a lot !!!
Awesome job, hardest part was digging the hole right?
I work for a water company.
You can use standard PVC. U can buy just a for for cheap. As long as its the same diameter. The fittings will work the same.
Good job! And yes, that is called a service line, not a water main. The water main is the main line that delivers water to your service line. Also, u want to always disinfect the new materials with sodium hypochlorite (bleach). And always FLUSH your at the nearest hose connect before u let the water into your house. But u did a great job! Way to save a bundle!
Have the same problem with my water service line although there is no standing water to assist with a locate. In my case, the meter continues to run even though I've isolated the house at the main shutoff valve. The line runs slightly uphill and I've poked and prodded (to a depth of 3-4') at least a dozen areas over a 75' area but am coming up dry. From observing the meter, I'm losing about 1 gal/min and have had to shut off/on the main several times daily to conserve water. Any other ideas how to locate this break?
obvious people can fix their own plumbing cheaper than a state licensed and insured plumbing company
Man, thats a good feeling when ya make a repair and cut the water back on and there are no leaks,,,Winning,,!… Good job,,,