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OLD-ROOKIE

NILES , CALIF

I placed some t tape and the perma loks leak.
The locs leak where it goes in the tubing part,is ther something i could put in the perma loc so it stops the leak?
thanx

7/19/2020 1:30:44 PM

Andy W

Western NY

I always make sure to cut the drip tape so that there isn't an emitter at the tape loc. I think it also helps to have the drip tape cold so that it's somewhat rigid when trying to push it past the barb.

7/19/2020 3:02:41 PM

OLD-ROOKIE

NILES , CALIF

thanx Andy, the locs that go into the tubing leaks to.

7/19/2020 4:48:48 PM

TruckTech1471

South Bloomfield, Ohio

Do you have water pressure regulation in the system?

7/19/2020 5:53:11 PM

OLD-ROOKIE

NILES , CALIF

Yes 10lb pressure regulator

7/19/2020 6:37:03 PM

ZAPPA

Western PA

It sounds like the hole that you poked may be a tad too big, if its leaking at the barb/ main header .
I have had a few that leaked at the barb. You can try to put a piece of duct tape around, maybe two layers, and poke a small hole thru where the original hole is at. Push the barb back through and try that. If the leak does not stop, I would pull the barb out and tape heavily over the bad hole, wrap for several inches. Poke a new hole in your header and try again. I would get another fitting, as that one may be stretched out in the barb.

7/20/2020 10:20:24 AM

OLD-ROOKIE

NILES , CALIF

Thanx for all your help



7/20/2020 1:08:21 PM

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