I need suggestions on what to do on a leak from a drain pipe. Whenever anyone from top washroom uses either the washroom or faucet a steady stream of water can be seen running along the main drain pipe. The thing is this pipe runs within the drywall for first two levels and only comes out at the basement, this is where i observed the stream of water running along the pipe, the pipe then goes underground to meet with the main drainage system of the house. Is these any product that i can patch out the hole from within, like those tablets you put when you got a hole in your car radiator pipe. Thanks.
2007-04-11 06:31:25 · 5 answers · asked by Kelly43 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
NO! You need to open the wall, and find the leak and fix it. The longer you wait, the worse the situation will get. This is how mold starts, so don't delay! good luck!
2007-04-11 19:26:19 · answer #1 · answered by poppyman54 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try and find the leak and be done with it. It could be a water pipe leaking and splashing on the drain line. Take the time to locate the problem. If a pipe is rotting, it needs to be replaced. It sounds like the problem is only with the top washroom start there and go for it. Good luck
It could be something as simple tightening a compression fitting.
2007-04-11 06:39:21 · answer #2 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dry and clean the spot. Sanding it would help. Then apply J B Weld. It takes time to set up - it's a type of epoxy, so do not run water through the pipe until it is completely cured. On the other hand, you could try sweating the joint without taking it apart. It could work if it it clean enough and you use flux.
2016-04-01 09:14:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wish there were. unfortunatly, you are going to have to track down where the leak is coming from in order to fix the problem. could just be that a fitting needs to be tightened. but if you don;t fix it right away, your gonna end up replacing drywall and thats going to be very spendy. good luck
2007-04-11 06:57:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The pipe has rotted. You must first find where the pipe has deteriorated. there is a fix, once you have located that. You cut out that area, harware stores carry rubber cupplings. cupple the pipe, problem solved.
2007-04-11 06:40:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋