I accidentally drilled on a drainage pipe. How can I fill the holes of 3/16" ?
Question:There are couple of holes, just the size of the 3/16" drill bit. Can I fix without replacing this section of the pipe? Would any type of glue of filler work? Thanks for the help.
Answers:
You neglected to say what kind of material the pipe is. Assuming is plastic (ABS-black or PVC-white) you can make a small patch out of similar material and glue it over the holes. The glue is "solvent weld" glue so it effectively becomes one piece. If you want to get real creative you could mix up a "patching putty" out of solvent weld glue and some filings of the same material as the pipe and pack the hole. Don't push it too far in and make an obstruction to the flow.
There is rarely any pressure in this system so shouldn't be any problems.
Youll need to replace the pipe
If it's in your own wome, better call a plumber and get it fixed right.
If it's someone elses home, Duck tape.
There are a few ways to fix it. You could use silicone based caulk. The only disadvantage to this is if it is a soil stack things might catch on the inside if you push to much caulk in the holes. But this is the easiest method.
plumbers epoxy
cut out section of pipe, replace pipe except 1/4" use 2 no-hub couplings or fernco couplings to join
If you slice a fernco couple length wise, you can fit it around the pipe and clamp the fitting. That is an amateur fix so the professional fix would be replace the pipe
Use Gorilla glue.
DO NOT attempt a patch! Cut out the section where the holes are and replace it with a sleeve that is slightly larger than the original. The fit should be snug and secured according to manufacturer's instructions. A patch will weaken over time and could eventually fail causing substantial damage. Call a plumber if you cannot do this yourself.
The first rule in repairs and improvements is: do it right, the first time so you don't have to do it again later.
measure the pipe go to a plumbing shop, and buy a saddle, they will know what you mean. They are used to stop leaks or join pipe. They are simple to install, and bull strong. I have used them to patch under ground water lines with up to 80 lb of pressure, so I am sure they will hold a drain pipe, its quite a n over kill, but very easy to install.
You could try to use epoxy resin to fill the holes but there is always the chance that the epoxy will fall off. One suggestion would be to use a very short 3/16" self tapping screw and then screw it into the hole. Make sure it is not to long otherwise in may cause a restriction.
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