plumbers tape?

Question

can i use tape to stop a leak ?

Answer 1

Not likely, especially if you're talking about teflon thread tape.

Certainly Duct tape might stem the flow, as might bubble gum.

You don't detail the type of pipe, area of the leak, size of the leak area/ issue, or if the water to that location can be turned off.

If it can be turned off, do so first.

Depending on the pipe type there are methods you might try.

I have to believe technology has found ways to create a substance that will effectively block a leak, as well as a diver can WELD under water. The issue might be in the pressure in the line, and the fact that if full, the pushing OUT on any patch will eventually fail the patch. Obviously it might be a moot point if you can isolate the leak.

I wonder too of the difficulty and expense for you in just isolating the crak/leak area removing the section and replacing plumbing.

Steven Wolf

Answer 2

This is so wrong...b/c a leak should be looked at by a real plumber, but I had a small nagging leak under my house, and I got some putty from a local hardware store that is for use on boats and can be appled wet. I crammed all that gunk around where the leak was and then wrapped it with teflon tape for good measure. It stopped the leak...but really...you don't want to go messing around with plumbing too much it can cause water damage, etc...but hey, I don't practice what I preach all the time either! Good Luck

Answer 3

As the Wolfman said, teflon plumber's tape won't work except on a thread...

It depends if it's a "pressurized leak" or a static leak (like a drain pipe).

A pressure leak needs to be repaired by removing the leaky section and replacing it with the same material (copper, plastic, whatever).
A static leak can be fixed by covering the leak with the glue for the appropriate material (ABS, PVC, Copper, etc.)
You gotta find the source first and then get a glue to cover the hole... if it's a big crack, replace the section by cutting it out as per a pressure leak.

Good Luck!

Answer 4

Nathan is correct approximately Polytetraflourethylene. Sometimes known as Teflon. But PTFE tape is extra customarily utilized by plumbers to seal pipe threads. I paintings as an business electrician. Never use PTFE tape. Edit: It was once now not built via NASA any further than Velcro. The identify Teflon is a blanketed trademark of the DuPont Corp. And it does have exceptional electric insulation characteristics. High temp. cord insulation is constituted of Teflon.

Answer 5

plumbers tape is mainly for being able to take things apart again, however if you put some on and the thread is good you may stop a leak

Answer 6

Teflon tape, which plumbers use, is installed on the threads of screwed pipe. I don't know of a "real" plumbers tape for fixing leaks.

Answer 7

It depends on where the leak is. Bubble gum could work too, I don't think many people would recommend it though.

Answer 8

I Used a "saddle valvue" once to fix a pin hole leak.

good luck

Answer 9

NO... But, I once used ducttape to seal a leaky pipe my landlord never got around to fixing.... that worked well!