Best way to fix a broken sewer cap?

hamscam · 09-04-2012, 10:56 AM

With this picture you will see a broken sewer cap. This was underneath a horribly built deck that the last home owner installed. Apparently something smashed through the plastic hub and the metal cap. There is also a fair amount of rust. What is the best way to go about repairing this? It was suggested to me to use a pvc sewer cap, and a Fernco rubber cap. But I would like a second opinion on the matter. Thanks!

Fix'n it · 09-04-2012, 10:12 PM

i would dig down a little, to see what you have to work with.

joecaption · 09-04-2012, 10:17 PM

That looks like a hub not just the pipe. You would have to remove that PVC dig out some dirt and use a chain cutter to snap it off in order to fit a hub less connector.

That also looks like SCH. 20 not SCH 40 PVC, toss it and get a new piece of SCH 40 a threaded adaptor and a threaded plug.

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=...5210&first=145

**TheEplumber** · 09-04-2012, 10:28 PM

Simplest way- put a expandable "dollar plug" in the pipe and a PVC cleanout adapter and plug on the plastic riser

joecaption · 09-04-2012, 10:34 PM

Look at that PVC riser, looks to thin, and notice what looks like a seam in the bottom right, plus all the chips. Hard to do that with SCH 40.

**TheEplumber** · 09-04-2012, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joecaption

Look at that PVC riser, looks to thin, and notice what looks like a seam in the bottom right, plus all the chips. Hard to do that with SCH 40.

It's prolly 3034 pvc- very common in my parts. used by municipalities and contractors for side sewers/laterals.
Granted the best approach is to dig it up and see whats all there.
I was only suggesting a simple, cheap yet functional repair.

COLDIRON · 09-05-2012, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheEplumber

It's prolly 3034 pvc- very common in my parts. used by municipalities and contractors for side sewers/laterals.
Granted the best approach is to dig it up and see whats all there.
I was only suggesting a simple, cheap yet functional repair.

"I second that."

09-04-2012, 10:56 AM	#1
hamscam Newbie Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 3	Best way to fix a broken sewer cap? With this picture you will see a broken sewer cap. This was underneath a horribly built deck that the last home owner installed. Apparently something smashed through the plastic hub and the metal cap. There is also a fair amount of rust. What is the best way to go about repairing this? It was suggested to me to use a pvc sewer cap, and a Fernco rubber cap. But I would like a second opinion on the matter. Thanks! Attached Images

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09-04-2012, 10:17 PM	#3
joecaption Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hartfield VA Posts: 18,822	Best way to fix a broken sewer cap? That looks like a hub not just the pipe. You would have to remove that PVC dig out some dirt and use a chain cutter to snap it off in order to fit a hub less connector. That also looks like SCH. 20 not SCH 40 PVC, toss it and get a new piece of SCH 40 a threaded adaptor and a threaded plug. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=...5210&first=145 Last edited by joecaption; 09-04-2012 at 10:22 PM.

09-04-2012, 10:28 PM	#4
TheEplumber call me E Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,144	Best way to fix a broken sewer cap? Simplest way- put a expandable "dollar plug" in the pipe and a PVC cleanout adapter and plug on the plastic riser __________________ When posting in forums, letting us know your location will help others give better feedback/advice/solutions to your questions

09-04-2012, 10:34 PM	#5
joecaption Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hartfield VA Posts: 18,822	Best way to fix a broken sewer cap? Look at that PVC riser, looks to thin, and notice what looks like a seam in the bottom right, plus all the chips. Hard to do that with SCH 40.

Best way to fix a broken sewer cap?