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Pop-up Gutter Downspouts

22 years ago

We just had pop-up gutter downspout things installed in your yard. Unfortunately, we are having a couple of problems. For some reason, he doesn't want to return my telephone call!

The connection between the pvc elbow pipe that brings the water to the surface and the flexible, plastic, metal-ribbed pipe (approx. 6" in diameter) leaks. From what I can tell, the installer relied on duct tape to connect the pvc elbow pipe to the flexible pipe. What is the proper means of connecting them? Is it duct tape plus some sort of waterproof sealant?

Also, the pop-up thingie on top of the elbow pipe is too low. It sits at grade level but needs to be raised one or two inches after I lay down some sod around the pop-up. Can I buy a one or two inch piece of pvc and simply put it on top of the elbow pipe?

Thanks in advance

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