Problem: An Oklahoma homeowner reached out to Antonio Delacerda, master plumber, contractor and owner of A-Team Plumbing after reaching out to several plumbers about an issue he was having at his home that was threatening to destroy his koi fishpond in the repair process. “It turned out it was the city main that was cracked, and the customer’s sewer line where the T met the city line needed repair and it was under the koi pond,” says Delacerda. “They didn’t want to dig up their pond, but the city said they had to until we were able to help.” 

Solution: The A-Team decided to utilize the RIDGID Pipe Patching System, an all-inclusive, start-to-finish solution that can perform up to 6-foot fiberglass repairs in 2- to 6-inch pipe in straight sections, bends, transitions and p-traps. Pipe patching is an efficient, durable repair solution that saves time and labor, while also providing minimal disturbance to landscaping and business productivity, making it suitable for residential, commercial and industrial markets. 

Result: “We made two holes 10 to 15 feet in from the pond and then put in a 3-foot patch and we saved the fish,” says Delacerda, who prefers to do pipe patching to not disrupt the client’s yard. “All you have to do is access a cleanout; from the cleanout you can then push that patch into place.” 800-474-3443; www.ridgid.com