Gator UV Pipe Lining System Case Study | Professional Plumbing and HVAC
UV Patch Repair Solves Cast Iron Failure Without Breaking Concrete
Problem:
Professional Plumbing & HVAC, run solely by Patrick Hansell, was called to repair a failing 4-inch cast iron pipe where the cleanout fitting had a large hole in the backside. Heating pipes surrounded the area, making traditional dig-and-replace methods nearly impossible without major disruption. As a one-person company, Patrick needed a non-invasive solution that allowed flexible working time and avoided the challenges of fast-curing resin systems.
Professional Plumbing & HVAC, run solely by Patrick Hansell, was called to repair a failing 4-inch cast iron pipe where the cleanout fitting had a large hole in the backside. Heating pipes surrounded the area, making traditional dig-and-replace methods nearly impossible without major disruption. As a one-person company, Patrick needed a non-invasive solution that allowed flexible working time and avoided the challenges of fast-curing resin systems.
Solution:
Patrick turned to the Gator Drain Tools UV Lining System, a cost-effective and accessible option for contractors of any size. He cut out the accessible section of the cast iron stack, descaled the pipe, and jetted the line to prepare it for repair. Using Gator’s UV system, he installed a 3-foot UV patch that covered the damaged cleanout and extended into the underground slab area—without breaking concrete or disturbing the surrounding heating lines.
Patrick turned to the Gator Drain Tools UV Lining System, a cost-effective and accessible option for contractors of any size. He cut out the accessible section of the cast iron stack, descaled the pipe, and jetted the line to prepare it for repair. Using Gator’s UV system, he installed a 3-foot UV patch that covered the damaged cleanout and extended into the underground slab area—without breaking concrete or disturbing the surrounding heating lines.
The UV curing process was a key advantage, giving Patrick unlimited working time to position the liner precisely. This flexibility made the system ideal for his one-person operation. “The UV patching system is a nice addition to my sewer jetting/cleaning business,” Patrick said. “Having no time limit on the installation process was the reason I chose this system.”
Result:
Patrick completed the repair quickly, cleanly, and with zero demolition. The homeowner avoided costly excavation, and Patrick expanded his service capabilities with a tool designed for field efficiency. Gator Drain Tools’ UV Lining System proved how accessible UV technology empowers even small teams to deliver durable, high-quality pipe repairs.
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Patrick completed the repair quickly, cleanly, and with zero demolition. The homeowner avoided costly excavation, and Patrick expanded his service capabilities with a tool designed for field efficiency. Gator Drain Tools’ UV Lining System proved how accessible UV technology empowers even small teams to deliver durable, high-quality pipe repairs.
Order Your Gator Drain Tools UV Lining System Today!
