Another example of repairs to underground PVC pipe. The leak was at a 2″ 45 degree elbow above the one you see in the photo. Only the soil held the pieces together.
As shown in the photo, you can join any two pieces of pipe with three elbows.

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Another example of repairs to underground PVC pipe. The leak was at a 2″ 45 degree elbow above the one you see in the photo. Only the soil held the pieces together.
As shown in the photo, you can join any two pieces of pipe with three elbows.
