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Old 08-21-02, 07:06 PM
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i have leak b/w 2 pipes, but did not want to call a plumber for a small leak. it is soaking my floor. please advice.
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Old 08-21-02, 07:26 PM
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What type of pipe and where is it leaking? Supply or drain pipes? Hot or cold water?
 
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Old 08-21-02, 07:42 PM
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Hi again
I will try to explain, but not sure if I will make myself clear.
as mentioned 2 pipes connected recently, going to potty tank, leak is constant, one drop(around 5-10drops/1 min). may be not welded good, and clod water pipe. thanks .
 
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Old 08-21-02, 07:54 PM
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Yep, a toilet supply pipe will be cold water only.
By "welded", do you mean soldered copper pipe?
There should be a stop, or cut-off valve, attached to the 1/2" supply pipe from the floor or wall, with a 3/8" supply tube from the valve to the bottom of tank water inlet valve.
The stop may be soldered onto copper, or it may be a compression fitting.
If this is what you have, where exactly is it leaking? At a soldered connection? From the stop?
Please describe what is leaking in more detail and we'll try to help tell you how to repair it.
If it leaking at a soldered connection, you will have to sweat it apart and re-solder it, or hacksaw off the soldered part and connect it with a compression fitting stop.
Mike
 
 

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