Looking for a replacement 90 degree pipe for my Rapido motorhome

[zac]

My Rapido has had a very small water leak in the back garage which up until now has eluded me, this morning i took another look and found where it is leaking. It's this 90 degree pipe on the right that is leaking from the join. What are these called and anybody know where i can order one from? This is basically the freshwater drain but water sits in this all the time up to the tap which then blocks it off until needed to drain. The replacement option is just in case the repair does not work with pipe sealant.
Motorhome is a Rapido 10000DFH
Thanks in advance

 

[Sasbo]

It looks like 40mm European size pipe. Can be found at aquarium/pond suppliers. Link below to a 90 degree solvent weld fitting.

40mm PVC 90 Degree Elbow

Finest Aquatics 40mm PVC 90° Elbow Used for permanently joining two pieces of equally sized pipe at a 90-degree angle. Our metric PVC Aquarium / Pond solvent weld plumbing is ideal for various plumbing jobs in your aquarium or pond. 90° Elbow | 40mm

www.finestaquatics.co.uk

 

[Minxy]

Could you use some pipe weld glue, or whatever it's called to stick it rather than replace?

 

[zac]

Could you use some pipe weld glue, or whatever it's called to stick it rather than replace?

Yes, that's what I intend to do but the replacement is a last resort just in case. I should have added that to the original thread sorry.

 

[Minxy]

Yes, that's what I intend to do but the replacement is a last resort just in case. I should have added that to the original thread sorry.

As a cheap temporary fix (the sort that usually end up left permanently) good old gaffer tape!

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[Sasbo]

On second thoughts, if it's freshwater drain it will be a smaller European metric pipe size. Link below to supplier for various pipe and fittings sizes.

Aquarium Pipes Fittings and Valves - CD Aquatics

We have a vast range of aquarium plumbing including aquarium pipes, aquarium fittings, valves, flexible hoses and connections to suit a variety of applications and in various sizes. Maintaining your aquarium doesnt need to be hard, as we have all the Aqua

www.cdaquatics.co.uk

 

[zac]

On second thoughts, if it's freshwater drain it will be a smaller European metric pipe size. Link below to supplier for various pipe and fittings sizes.

Aquarium Pipes Fittings and Valves - CD Aquatics

We have a vast range of aquarium plumbing including aquarium pipes, aquarium fittings, valves, flexible hoses and connections to suit a variety of applications and in various sizes. Maintaining your aquarium doesnt need to be hard, as we have all the Aqua

www.cdaquatics.co.uk

thanks, yes it is smaller for sure probably around 30mm without measuring which i will do shortly just to be sure. Thanks for the links, i am assuming it does not matter where the pipe comes from as long as it fits?
its only as a last resort really just in case the fix does not work.

 

[Sasbo]

thanks, yes it is smaller for sure probably around 30mm without measuring which i will do shortly just to be sure. Thanks for the links, i am assuming it does not matter where the pipe comes from as long as it fits?
its only as a last resort really just in case the fix does not work.

As long as it's European/aquatic size then the supplier doesn't matter. Be mindful that 'normal' UK solvent weld pipe and fittings from builders merchants is a totally different size.

 

[zac]

As long as it's European/aquatic size then the supplier doesn't matter. Be mindful that 'normal' UK solvent weld pipe and fittings from builders merchants is a totally different size.

great very useful thanks for replying.

 

[berni109]

Think it's all been said above.
Imho It is a 90° solvent weld elbow that you may be able to fix with a liberal dose of solvent weld adhesive. But it won't work if there is moisture present.
Measure pipe diameter carefully - maybe Toolstation have the correct size. If it's small maybe overflow or conduit elbows will fit.

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[TheBig1]

On my rapido tank I had to get a sleeve printed to make 40mm pipe fit. If it were me I would try plumbers solvent adhesive first. After draining the water and drying. Otherwise you will have a problem making up the pipe you cut off. Or even 2 part epoxy putty would do if not. It's not under pressure

 

[zac]

On my rapido tank I had to get a sleeve printed to make 40mm pipe fit. If it were me I would try plumbers solvent adhesive first. After draining the water and drying. Otherwise you will have a problem making up the pipe you cut off. Or even 2 part epoxy putty would do if not. It's not under pressure

its not a 40mm pipe its smaller than this, i will be trying the plumbers adhesive first though for sure, the replacement pipe is a last resort and i will then keep them as spares.

thanks for the assistance.

 

[Barclaybasher]

Might be a bit more to do if the original is solvent welded

 

[Ridgeway]

You can often unstick badly fitted solvent weld joints with a PHG but go slowly and carefully. Replacing that elbow really means re-plumbing most of that area, OK if you’re confident with that. It doesn’t look like classic PVC or even UPVC piping and joints but more like HDPE which shouldn’t be solvent welded as it’s usually designed for push fit or heat fit, sometimes people do silicone it though… (it does sort of work).

It you want a first class bodge solution i can highly recommend Gold Label underwater sealant as this stuff will cure on wet surfaces, they used to sell a small tube for about £15 that works well on these small annoying jobs (used it several times).

 

[zac]

You can often unstick badly fitted solvent weld joints with a PHG but go slowly and carefully. Replacing that elbow really means re-plumbing most of that area, OK if you’re confident with that. It doesn’t look like classic PVC or even UPVC piping and joints but more like HDPE which shouldn’t be solvent welded as it’s usually designed for push fit or heat fit, sometimes people do silicone it though… (it does sort of work).

It you want a first class bodge solution i can highly recommend Gold Label underwater sealant as this stuff will cure on wet surfaces, they used to sell a small tube for about £15 that works well on these small annoying jobs (used it several times).

will take a look at that as don't want to replace the whole lot if I can help it.

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[zac]

So quick update, amazingly all i did was push it and it moved about 3mm and now doesnt leak, no idea how it came loose to start with it but will monitor it to see how it goes but its not leaking at the moment. Will print a small box and put a piece of sponge in it to see if it leaks moving forward as at least that way it wont go into the garage and I should be able to see the sponge get wet if it does. Going to get some plumbers weld as well just in case, thanks for all the replies.

 

[daveandsan]

As it isn’t under pressure this would fix it.

DUCK® WRAP FIX REPAIR TAPE - Ducktape

A self-fusing silicone repair tape Creates a watertight seal No adhesive, no damage, no residue Ideal for plumbing, auto and marine use UV, chemical and weather-resistant Can hold up to all types of weather conditions - ideal for fixes that need long-lasting hold and protection Designed to...

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[Ridgeway]

As it isn’t under pressure this would fix it.

DUCK® WRAP FIX REPAIR TAPE - Ducktape

A self-fusing silicone repair tape Creates a watertight seal No adhesive, no damage, no residue Ideal for plumbing, auto and marine use UV, chemical and weather-resistant Can hold up to all types of weather conditions - ideal for fixes that need long-lasting hold and protection Designed to...

www.ducktape.co.uk

Any self amalgamating tape would be ok for that application.

Glad it’s sorted ?

 

[zac]

Any self amalgamating tape would be ok for that application.

Glad it’s sorted ?

I hope it's sorted, i did order some of that Gold label just in case and will keep that in the Motorhome as when away if it does happen i will have something to sort it quickly. I am assuming vibration has caused it to move over the last 6.5 years as cannot see any other reason for it to come loose.

 

[Ridgeway]

And you found another use for your 3D printer, i reckon you pulled the pipe out yourself

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[zac]

And you found another use for your 3D printer, i reckon you pulled the pipe out yourself

Motorhomes always gives me nightmares as there is always something that needs fixing, i sometimes wonder why i put myself through the pain luckily a tiny box will be simple to make and may save me a lot more work unloading the blinking garage every time i see a little bit of water. pretty sure the motorhome has given me OCD lol