I have a cast iron offest elbow under my stool that i discovered has a small crack in it. I am not excited about changing the cast iron out at this moment, but i know it is the right thing to do. Has anyone had a good experience with any of the quick-fix pipe repair kits that are out there, i;m hoping to buy some time. I think they use some kind of glue or something?
2007-05-21 13:28:42 · 9 answers · asked by david b 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
If somehow you can keep it dry for a day or two, grind out a groove in the crack, and fill with "JB Weld". This stuff will even repair engine blocks.
It comes in two speeds, an overnight cure ( which I recommend) and a 15 minute cure.
Surface must be clean and dry for best results.
JB Weld can be found in most atuo parts stores and some home shops such as home depot.
2007-05-21 13:38:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, you need to clean the skillet, then let's start all over. Since it's messed up, just clean it however you can. Now you need to season it propery so nothing will stick. A cast iron skillet should look shiny when it is seasoned. To season: Coat entire inside and sides of skillet with shortening or veggie oil. Put in 30 degree oven for 2 hours. Let it cool. Repeat process again. After the second time let the skillet sit overnight. The next day if it's not shiny, then repeat the process again. Once it is seasoned DO NOT put water on it. Simply wipe clean after it has cooled a bit (but is still warm) with a soft cloth. That's it. No soap, no water.
2016-04-01 01:23:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive used bondo and drywall net tape. lol sounds bad but it worked.. thats what they asked for..not what i would have done. they do sell rubber boots to go inside the iron pipe.. you remove the cracked piece at the hub push in the rubber with the pvc pipe. need a torch to melt the lead out of the seal is the only pain
2007-05-21 15:52:37 · answer #3 · answered by hometech02 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The resin kits used for repairing car bodies are best but make sure everything is very dry and clean first.. Get it back to bare metal
2007-05-21 18:19:15 · answer #4 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are tape type repair kits that ought to easily do the trick on no pressure systems.
2007-05-21 13:32:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at this ..more of a permanent fix.
http://www.bobvila.com/BBS/cast_iron_pipes-Plumbing-1-F734.html
For cutting into the pipe you may need to know if it really is 'Cast Iron" or is it " Terracotta " ....looking similar but different, if i remember correctly.
2007-05-21 16:37:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
j b weld and any type of epoxy will fail on this!a rubber seal with a contact cement and clamps will outlast the actual pipe itself.
2007-05-21 15:43:53 · answer #7 · answered by jgmafb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's called JB Weld. be sure the surface is clean and dry before you apply it.
http://jbweld.net/index.php
2007-05-21 13:41:04 · answer #8 · answered by dator_sojat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can use epoxy metal clays. theyre strong, effective easy to apply and very affordable
2007-05-21 13:37:00 · answer #9 · answered by pitel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋