Plomong
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For some time I have been trying to cure the sewage leaks shown in the attached photos by tightening the circlips, but to no avail. I disconnected the hose behind the toilet (photo 1) and cleaned it before reconnecting, but no joy -- there is still a slow leak, maybe a few drops a day. At first I thought that maybe time would heal the "wound", but no, this leak persists.
The leaks at the connections to the holding tank (photos 2 to 4) are more severe, as they went unnoticed for some time, before I tightened the clips yesterday. Today, all 3 connections have had new weepages.
My questions for the forum are:
1) What can I do to make sure the connection is properly sealed when I remake them tomorrow? What sealant or other trick should I use ???
A neighbour suggested Sikaflex 291, but I'm not too sure about the quality of that advice. Any comments ??
2) Will remaking them be enough, or are there some other steps or precautions I should take as I do so.
3) Some pipes show evidence of either sprayed liquid or internal pinholes. This is shown in photos 5 and 6. What are they, in your opinion ????
Many thanks for your help,
Plomong
The leaks at the connections to the holding tank (photos 2 to 4) are more severe, as they went unnoticed for some time, before I tightened the clips yesterday. Today, all 3 connections have had new weepages.
My questions for the forum are:
1) What can I do to make sure the connection is properly sealed when I remake them tomorrow? What sealant or other trick should I use ???
A neighbour suggested Sikaflex 291, but I'm not too sure about the quality of that advice. Any comments ??
2) Will remaking them be enough, or are there some other steps or precautions I should take as I do so.
3) Some pipes show evidence of either sprayed liquid or internal pinholes. This is shown in photos 5 and 6. What are they, in your opinion ????
Many thanks for your help,
Plomong
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