My kitchen sink drain pipe cracked open at 2 AM last night

I mean, I was just getting a glass of water and suddenly there's water all over the floor under the cabinet. It was the PVC elbow joint, just split right down the side. I had to shut the water off and use a bucket for the rest of the night. Has anyone had to fix one of these themselves, or is it a job for a plumber?

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laura_lane7mo ago

Easy DIY fix with PVC cement.

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nathan7757mo ago

PVC cement is a temporary band-aid at best.

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taylorb947mo ago

Totally agree with nathan775... that cement never holds for long. I tried patching a cracked pipe under my bathroom sink last year and it leaked again within a week. You're better off just replacing the whole elbow section.

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