I accidentally cut through the floor heat in my apron while using a core hole driller for a bollard I was installing to protect my new auto cashier. I had a local friend fireman out with a thermal camera (two times actually) to mark the lines. This line was so low it was almost below the concrete, no wonder it didn't show up. The other mistake was that the concrete was hot from a plus 90 degree day and there was not a lot of definition while trying to locate them either evening. Now a 2 hour job turned into a two day job. Because I drilled directly into the glycol line, I decided to drill a second hole that I knew would be close to a line that I marked and of course I drilled through part of that as well.
Now here is my plan. I bought four PVC couplings and bored out the ridge in the middle so I could slip them completely onto the two pieces I will be splicing in. I am going to chisel enough of the concrete away from the existing plex so the couplings can be slid into place once I put some glue. I think if I am able to get enough concrete chiseled away and I can slide them on quickly it should be a good solution. If not plan B is saw cutting concrete and breaking it way completely exposing glycol circuit then gluing in splice. Of course I will test for leaks, before finishing bollard install and concrete work. Any ideas or comments welcome. I am still open for ideas. I also followed a school bus to work, got caught at a railroad crossing twice, and had to wait for a funeral procession to go by today. A long day at the office. Worst of all, had to give my Steeler tickets away for tonight's game.
Now here is my plan. I bought four PVC couplings and bored out the ridge in the middle so I could slip them completely onto the two pieces I will be splicing in. I am going to chisel enough of the concrete away from the existing plex so the couplings can be slid into place once I put some glue. I think if I am able to get enough concrete chiseled away and I can slide them on quickly it should be a good solution. If not plan B is saw cutting concrete and breaking it way completely exposing glycol circuit then gluing in splice. Of course I will test for leaks, before finishing bollard install and concrete work. Any ideas or comments welcome. I am still open for ideas. I also followed a school bus to work, got caught at a railroad crossing twice, and had to wait for a funeral procession to go by today. A long day at the office. Worst of all, had to give my Steeler tickets away for tonight's game.
