Strap on boss soil pipe

[Nat C]

Hi all,

1st post!! Have recently noticed the strap on boss on external pipe as a small leak from the underside of where the boss touches the soil pipe, what's the best way to go about fixing this?

It holds the connection to bath waste pipe and the leak isn't anything major but have noticed water on the pipe after bath is emptied and small amounts when toilet is flushed?

Many Thanks in advance
Nat

 

[jtsplumbing]

Check and make sure that boss is firmly stuck, if it is, a quick clean (nail polish remover works well) then get a tube of gap filling cement, should sort your problem

 

[AWheating]

or some decent mastic (silicone sealant) if you cant get gap filling cement, pay atleast £5 for the mastic.

 

[Nat C]

Thanks for both for the replies can't seem to find gap fill cement anywhere local....looking at some other forums etc some have suggested fernox lx and looking on some websites I keep coming across Solvent Cement would this be any good?

After using the toilet this morning can't seem to notice anything of the leak its seems more noticeable after draining the bath, could it be condensation that I am noticing on the pipe as bath water is warm and previous few days have been quite cold here?

Thanks again & Happy New Year!

 

[Ray Stafford]

Thanks for both for the replies can't seem to find gap fill cement anywhere local....looking at some other forums etc some have suggested fernox lx and looking on some websites I keep coming across Solvent Cement would this be any good?

After using the toilet this morning can't seem to notice anything of the leak its seems more noticeable after draining the bath, could it be condensation that I am noticing on the pipe as bath water is warm and previous few days have been quite cold here?

Thanks again & Happy New Year!

Find your local Polypipe stockist and ask for GFC100 gap filler. Or here is an online shop

 

[Nat C]

Thanks Ray, do you reckon some solvent cement would do the job as leak seems small? If not will see about ordering some, is it ok to use on pipe as outside the house, what colour does it set & more importantly is it easy to use? Thanks again

 

[Dotty]

Nat, get a tube of tec7 or ct1. These are polymer based sealants and will stick to, and seal, anything.

Tec7 | High Quality Construction Products | UK & Éire

CT1 - CT1Ltd

 

[SimonG]

Tec7 is the canines cajones.

 

[Nat C]

Think I may just a man in !!

 

[Dotty]

If you're very lucky he might just do it for a pittance for the promise of future work!

 

[SimonG]

The tec7 will work even if the fitting is wet. Quick wipe and squirt some on. Push it into the joint and smooth it down.

 

[Nat C]

Houses, kids and cars are a drain on your wallet, always something!! Thanks for your advice all of you Happy New Year.

 

[Dotty]

Same to you Nat, good luck!

 

[Nat C]

Back again,, anyone know where I can buy this C T 1 sealant in any shops rather on line? Thanks

 

[Dotty]

Try your local plumbcenter