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Leak where shower supply line (PVC) connects to pipe (metal) that shower head fits on.?

When the shower is on, water leaks where a PVC fitting (I'm not sure if this is the proper term. It is a connector that is glued onto the supply line on one end, and has a threaded nut on the other end where the metal pipe to the shower head is connected.) is attached to the supply line. It isn't in the end that is threaded (where the pipe that attaches to the shower head goes). It is in the end that is glued to the supply line.I can pull this fitting/coupling out from behind the wall enough to be able to see/feel the water leak, but not far enough to cut the pipe. Is there any product I can apply to the leaky joint to seal the leakor do I have to have the plumber cut a chunk out of the plaster wall to be able to access the supply line and related problems.Thanks very much to anyone who answers.Joan

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yes they are called fire hoses and every fire truck is equipped with them.
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