bissoejosh Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Laying my water main - 32mm 100m coil. Got within 10m of the end of the trench and yep it kinks good and proper, looks knackered to me. Solutions greatly appreciated as I'm backfilling tomorrow! Is a join below ground a disaster waiting to happen? Many thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Simple in line coupler should sort it, no problem with that being under ground. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterW Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 As @ProDave said - in-line coupler. Don’t be tempted to over tighten it though. Should be able to get one with a couple of inserts from most merchants. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bissoejosh Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share Posted April 4, 2019 Thanks @ProDave @PeterW. I'll make sure I mark the spot exactly should any leaks be detected once it's connected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oz07 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Had this exact scenario happen to me and had to dig up as main was dropping pressure. Swapped coupler for one of those multi ones with teeth and rubber o ring was fine afterwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishjohn Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 13 hours ago, bissoejosh said: Laying my water main - 32mm 100m coil. Got within 10m of the end of the trench and yep it kinks good and proper, looks knackered to me. Solutions greatly appreciated as I'm backfilling tomorrow! Is a join below ground a disaster waiting to happen? Many thanks in advance! you could try a hot air gun while pulling it flat --? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jimbo Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 You will be fine with a coupler, however, swearing at it may also help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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