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I sprung a leak at what looks like the "fitting" side it's an old house so I have no clue how old the pipes are.

https://files.catbox.moe/0bdso4.jpeg https://files.catbox.moe/g61pe1.jpeg

My observations: - This doesn't look like a fitting that connects two pvc pipes together. I'm used to seeing the raised border that holds two pipes together (3/4 in. PVC Schedule 40 Deep Socket https://www.homedepot.com/p/Charlotte-Pipe-3-4-in-PVC-Schedule-40-Deep-Socket-PVC-02100D-0800HD/204836249) this one in my photo is different. It only has one side and it looks like it was expanded or something to force the other pipe in but I'm not sure I'm just guessing here. - My pipe is also bent because of a 1 foot wide root from a 50 year old tree. - I'm not even sure if the PVC pipe on the broken side is even standard at this point. - I could try to cut the pipe on the leak side, insert a regular coupling but since the pipe is bent and old I don't even know if I will crack the rest when I try to join them properly. I'm not an expert on working with bent pipe so I'm not sure if there is a certain number of feet I should clear before I attempt this. Keep in mind I have to chainsaw the root so I'm trying to avoid as much clearing as possible.

I'm not sure what would be the best way to tackle this project. I'm pretty familiar with joining pipes but just thought I'd reach out for some guidance before I fuck myself.

Thanks

I sprung a leak at what looks like the "fitting" side it's an old house so I have no clue how old the pipes are. https://files.catbox.moe/0bdso4.jpeg https://files.catbox.moe/g61pe1.jpeg My observations: - This doesn't look like a fitting that connects two pvc pipes together. I'm used to seeing the raised border that holds two pipes together (3/4 in. PVC Schedule 40 Deep Socket https://www.homedepot.com/p/Charlotte-Pipe-3-4-in-PVC-Schedule-40-Deep-Socket-PVC-02100D-0800HD/204836249) this one in my photo is different. It only has one side and it looks like it was expanded or something to force the other pipe in but I'm not sure I'm just guessing here. - My pipe is also bent because of a 1 foot wide root from a 50 year old tree. - I'm not even sure if the PVC pipe on the broken side is even standard at this point. - I could try to cut the pipe on the leak side, insert a regular coupling but since the pipe is bent and old I don't even know if I will crack the rest when I try to join them properly. I'm not an expert on working with bent pipe so I'm not sure if there is a certain number of feet I should clear before I attempt this. Keep in mind I have to chainsaw the root so I'm trying to avoid as much clearing as possible. I'm not sure what would be the best way to tackle this project. I'm pretty familiar with joining pipes but just thought I'd reach out for some guidance before I fuck myself. Thanks

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I would cut out a chunk of the bad pipe. Would 4ft be enough to clear anything? However long long to get around the roots. Then take a new stick and couplings and be done.

If the old pipe breaks let it. If you dont break it it will later. Hell cut out 10ft and just use a whole stick to replace. However thats a lot of digging.

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Anything north toward the pipe is pure root because it's so close to the trunk of the tree. I have a hackzall and a tree limb pole chain saw also regular wood chisels and circular saws. I've never never had to cut into so much root before. What would you use for the job?

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Damn good question.

I would try a sawzall or a small chain saw.

edit: Even an axe and a pry bar would work all be it a bit slower.

Edit: 2 Sawzall would be the easiest.

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Have had pretty good luck using a sawzall and blades made for pruning trees.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/DIABLO-12-in-Carbide-Pruning-and-Clean-Wood-Cutting-Reciprocating-Saw-Blade-3-Pack-DS1203CP3/301697674

in the event I misunderstood,that would be my suggestion for cutting back roots. If you don't need to do that, a sawzall with a metal blade will go through the pvc like butter.