Vote for BP.Net for the 2013 Forum of the Year! Click here for more info.

» Site Navigation

» Home
 > FAQ

» Online Users: 661

1 members and 660 guests
Most users ever online was 47,180, 07-16-2025 at 05:30 PM.

» Today's Birthdays

None

» Stats

Members: 75,905
Threads: 249,101
Posts: 2,572,083
Top Poster: JLC (31,651)
Welcome to our newest member, Pattyhud
  • 01-20-2018, 02:43 AM
    omglolchrisss
    Are there ways to fix a pvc enclosure?
    Okay so im gonna be honest i was umm "incompasitated" wasn't myself and fell on the enclosure and cracked the side is there ways to fix that?

    Sent from my SM-G955W using Tapatalk
  • 01-20-2018, 03:16 AM
    KMG
    Seeing the crack may help with suggestions.

    I would guess an epoxy could do it. If it's cracked all the way through I'd push gently on one side of the cage to sperate the crack a bit and then push the epoxy into the crack. Release the pressure on the side and remove the excess epoxy.
  • 01-20-2018, 03:19 AM
    Sunnieskys
    I'll post pics
  • 01-20-2018, 03:22 AM
    Sunnieskys
    Re: Are there ways to fix a pvc enclosure?
  • 01-20-2018, 04:02 AM
    omglolchrisss
    Re: Are there ways to fix a pvc enclosure?
    Thanks sunny! Yes those are the cracks if anyone has any suggestions im open

    Sent from my SM-G955W using Tapatalk
  • 01-20-2018, 04:15 AM
    KMG
    They don't appear to be anything that will jeopardize the structural integrity to me. I think my epoxy idea would work to seal them.

    You could also drill a small hole at the end of each run. This will keep the crack from spreading easily. Like they do on windshields when you get a crack. Just don't press hard with the drill to cause more cracking. After drilling the holes I'd fill the crack and the hole with epoxy to seal it up.

    These are examples. A small bit should work fine.

    https://youtu.be/H6tBd-wHLaQ

    https://youtu.be/f83OVArf6iA
  • 01-20-2018, 08:04 AM
    Momokahn
    Re: Are there ways to fix a pvc enclosure?
    Myself I would go with something that has the ability to expand and contract. I like the idea of dead ending the crack. Over time though even with limited variation in temeratures for movement, I would feel better if the crack had a chance to move. Silicone, hot glue, etc. If by chance a pliable sealer didn't work out, it would be extremely easy to go an epoxy type route to repair the crack.
  • 01-20-2018, 08:11 AM
    Craiga 01453
    What?!?!?! No story???
  • 01-20-2018, 01:45 PM
    CALM Pythons
    Re: Are there ways to fix a pvc enclosure?
    Id just use Silicone... If there is a Structural problem id us a couple pieces of thin metal from LOWES (like the size of a popsicle stick) and use short bolts to zip it together.
    (Like Stitches on your skin)
  • 01-20-2018, 01:52 PM
    elleon
    Re: Are there ways to fix a pvc enclosure?
    You might also be able to use PVC cement, like the type used for plumbing, which will chemically bond it together. This would definitely need time to air out though, and then I would suggest washing it before putting a snake back in to make sure there's no residue or fumes.
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v4.2.1