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| Whirlpool busted pipe in my ceiling... He glued it back together? |
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markyfff (Non-US)
Hey guys... Wondering if someone can help me. The unit above me in my condo sprung a leak (actually a waterfall) and ruined my drywall ceiling. In diagnosing the problem, and creating another waterfall, they pinpointed it to this broken pipe (see link below). Pipe looks like it's literally been cut in half. I was a little surprised to learn that the whirlpool tech's fix was to glue it back together, while it was still wet mind you, and he is coming back next week to make sure it took. Is this really the best practice? Sounds funny to me. I would have thought they would replace the pipe. I just want to make sure I don't have another flooded ceiling next year. Thanks for any help. Mark
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| Re: Whirlpool busted pipe in my ceiling... He glued it back together? |
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Pipe runner (AZ)
do you have a pic of the "repair"? from what you are describing I would be concerned as well. |
| Here's the pic |
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steve (CA)
If the repair was just gluing the fittings, face to face, it's not a proper repair.
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North Carolina Plumber (NC)
If it were mine, I'd want to replace that entire assembly. |
| Re: Whirlpool busted pipe in my ceiling... He glued it back together? |
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hj (AZ)
Have absolutely no idea what that picture is showing. |
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North Carolina Plumber (NC)
I believe it to be a jet assembly. |
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