MDPE Kink

[bissoejosh]

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!

 

 

[ProDave]

Simple in line coupler should sort it, no problem with that being under ground.

[PeterW]

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. 

[bissoejosh]

Thanks @ProDave @PeterW. I'll make sure I mark the spot exactly should any leaks be detected once it's connected. 

[Oz07]

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

[scottishjohn]

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 --?

 

[Big Jimbo]

You will be fine with a coupler, however, swearing at it may also help.