2007-12-10 08:46:51 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
older aprox 1/2 inch diameter copper pipe
2007-12-10 08:50:22 · update #1
Odd coincidence. I just now saw a TV commercial by the guy who does Oxy Clean, among other things, selling an Epoxy stick that slices then is kneaded and applied.
Certainly Plumbers putty might have a modest effect, but the issue is that the leak is being fixed externally, and pushing against anything that is used to try to stop it.
Temporary is likely; better would be drain the pipe and solder the leak.
2007-12-10 11:38:55 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are several product's available fom any Diy shop or plumbers merchant. The best one's are usually a 2 part product that you mix together but are a little harder to apply. Remember to turn off the water and drain the pipe first for a better result as some products are only waterproof when cured. If the pipe in question is carrying anything but water then call a plumber striaght away.
2007-12-10 09:23:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could fix it using this principle. I had a leaky hard plastic hose pipe that disconnected itself from a holding water tank. I pushed/folded the hose into an n shape then drew the two sides together and tied lots of string around them. That stops the pressure flow. BP could get some made-to-measure flexi-pipe and seal it over the opening of the leak and apply the above theory. I haven't used all the correct professional jargon. A plumber would know what I am talking about.
2016-05-22 22:00:41 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely NOT plumber's putty -- that's designed to go (for example) between a faucet body and the sink, and just mush into place. It has essentially no strength.
I'd go with the rubber-and-hose-clamp method, but the important word here is "temporary". If a hole developed in one spot, other holes will come along soon.
2007-12-10 23:26:37 · answer #4 · answered by Topher 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A piece of bicyle inner tube or a piece of a garden hose placed on the pipe and a hose clamp tightened securely will last for a long time and work much better than epoxy or JB weld.
2007-12-10 12:41:56 · answer #5 · answered by fixitall 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can stop the water flow& let it dry you can go to auto supply house & get a can of spray under coating,apply & let dry several times ,that should take care of average to small leaks.You may also find that it is not a temporary fix put a permanent one!
2007-12-11 20:45:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try JB Weld. Its a 2 part putty-like material that you knead together, and it hardens like steel.
2007-12-10 12:02:00 · answer #7 · answered by 80's kid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plumber's putty - get the kind called "LeakHalt" - the other ones suck. Home Depot has it.
2007-12-10 08:54:36 · answer #8 · answered by Johnny H 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it's called plummer's putty (oddly enough).
2007-12-10 08:51:47 · answer #9 · answered by The Jesus 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to Home Depot or Lowe's...they have it there.
2007-12-10 10:07:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋