hot water pipe leak
#1
10-03-20, 01:35 PM
hot water pipe leak
It's a 3/4 galvanized pipe.about 3 wks ago i i put a red rubber gasket patch secured w/2 hose clamps leak stopped ,now a drip shows.It's a hot water line 3/4 feed to house..I've used bar clamps on other leaks.but with this one I don't have much room.thanks for any advice,LOC
#2
10-03-20, 02:58 PM
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#3
10-04-20, 01:03 PM
I would but it's in the ceiling and so close to the cold pipe,it's a major job beyond my capabilities and funds.looking for a bar clamp that i can fit in there.thanks
#4
10-04-20, 03:19 PM
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#5
10-04-20, 07:27 PM
Unfortunately, most galvanized pipe at this point is past its useful life. They tend to rust from the inside out, so, as Pete mentioned, this is probably the first leak of more to come.
There aren't a lot of options of pipe leak clamps, since they are considered a temporary repair.
You may be able to try a heavier piece of rubber and tighten one clamp directly over the leak. It may work, or may not, but might be worth a try.
Otherwise, if you share a pic or two, maybe we can help with a more permanent repair.
There aren't a lot of options of pipe leak clamps, since they are considered a temporary repair.
You may be able to try a heavier piece of rubber and tighten one clamp directly over the leak. It may work, or may not, but might be worth a try.
Otherwise, if you share a pic or two, maybe we can help with a more permanent repair.
[i]Broken Sewer Line. Shifted about 1/2 inch down.[/i]
Looking for some advice.
I have 20 year old home that has a broken sewer line (steel) that cracked right at the foundation wall. The line shifted about 1/2” down and is resulting in a sewage smell in the basement.
The line is connected to PVC on the interior of the home and unfortunately the basement is finished limiting what I can do.
I spent a good portion of today digging up the pipe to hoping it wasn’t right at the wall but it definitely is. Any recommendations on how to fix properly?