How can I stop the copper tubing inside my bathroom wall from leaking?

Question

The one that goes up to the shower.

Answer 1

Depends on where the water is coming from. If its a connection- you're lucky. It's a cheap fix. Just a new connection of whatever type is already there. If it's in the line itself. A little more expensive. Not because of the cost of pipes, but because you have to remove things to get where you need to work. You'll probably have to solder a stop-less coupler. Sweating (soldering) copper is pretty straight-forward.

you'll need-
Propane torch
Water-soluable flux
Emory cloth
Lead-free solder
tubing cutter
Pipe reamer

Cut the pipe where the leak is. Ream off the outer and inner edges of the cut pipe to maximize water flow and ensure a tight round fit into the coupler. Rough the outside of the pipes with the emory cloth. Rough the inner surfaces of the couple. Apply PLENTY of flux to the outside of the pipes and the inside of the coupler. Assemble. Protect and exposed surfaces with a heat shield. Light the torch and heat the coupler , not the pipe. By now you should have undid enough solder to kepp your hands away from the heat but still be able to control the wand. lace that into the gap between the coupler and pipe. When the fitting is hot enough you'll know because the solder with simply melt into the joint. Stop when excess builds on the bottom of the joint. Repeat on other side of coupler. Brush/wipe the joint clean immediately with a damp rag as excess solder hanging out will weaken the joint. Let cool on it's own. Any rapid change in temperature will cause cracks.

Answer 2

Well Im a Plumber and You need to fix it there is no easy way to do it either.
There is a system out there that plumbers can use and what it does is coat the inside of the pipe so i makes like a pipe inside a pipe if that make sence to you the only problem is it cost alot of money to do. But before you rip your wall out to fix it make sure the problem is the pipe and not the shower arm or diverter. its rare that copper pipes for you shower leak like yours is, there is no pressure in the line all the time and whern you use it its not alot then either so make sure thats your problem 1st.
Goodluck

Answer 3

It sounds like time to call a plumber.
If there is not an access panel to get to this piping, you may be in for other rework as well. Somehow you have to get at the pipes to determine what is wrong, and how best to repair things. The wall may have to be removed and replaced.
In the meantime, can you shut off the water supply to the shower, or even the bathroom? Better to be safe than sorry.

Answer 4

If the copper has a leak, you will need to replace the pipe. If it is only water running down the pipe from the shower head, you may need to just put some Teflon tape on the threads and tighten it back down. Good luck

Answer 5

If it is the copper pipe itself, then it has to be replaced. If it is a joint then it needs to be repaired. The trick is to find where its leaking from. Take everything apart as much as you can and try to find it. Sometimes you have access to the other side of the wall, that would make it easy to find the problem. Good luck

Answer 6

Are you sure the pipe is leaking or that it is condensation. If the pipe has cold water running through it and the wall has warm air in it you will get condensation on the pipe and this will drip down. To stop this you need to insulate the pipe - foam tubing from Home depot.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

This must be replaced with a coupler or solder. Pipes like copper only start leaking after they have frozen unless it is at a joint

Answer 9

plumber in a can