Is this a permanent fix for pvc pipe hole?

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Is this a permanent fix for pvc pipe hole?
Author: Monareum (VA) Verizon drilled a hole right through this pvc pipe and plumber who came to fix it repaired it like this. Just wanted to know if it will leak or break again before wall guys come in to patch the wall [www.flickr.com] Edited 2 times.
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Re: Is this a permanent fix for pvc pipe hole?
Author: North Carolina Plumber (NC) That repair will be fine for many years.
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Re: Is this a permanent fix for pvc pipe hole?
Author: packy (MA) that is an ILLEGAL fitting. contact verizon and tell them to send a licensed, insured and bonded plumber. that is a hack repair and would NEVER pass inspection. if you don't believe me, show this picture to your local plumbing inspector.
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Re: Is this a permanent fix for pvc pipe hole?
Author: asktom (MT) Packy's point is that the rubber coupling should have been one with a metal shield, assuming the line shown is a drain or a vent. If that assumption is wrong then it is probably worse.
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Re: Is this a permanent fix for pvc pipe hole?
Author: bernabeu (SC) No - Freakin' - Good follow Packy's advice if a drain line = shielded metal band coupling if a water supply = solvent welded coupling ============================================== "Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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