Fixing a threaded leak without disassembly. I have a leak in my shower valve assembly. The supply line (1/2" copper) is sweated onto an elbow and then the other end of the elbow is female threaded. The assembly is also female threaded. So there is a male-male connector between them. I have a drop coming out of that screwed connection about once
How to Fix a Black Poly Pipe. The standard repair for a black PE pipe is to install one or more brass barbed couplings secured with hose clamps. You will need to use specific clamps (ones used to secure pipe to fittings) and a tool that squeezes the clamp around the pipe securely. It is good practice to double up on the clamp on each joint for
The whole section is made up of solvent weld stuff which was fitted by a plumber 4-5 years back, we have a waste disposal unit attached to this which i think during use has created some pressure and weakened the joint producing this leak, as we had overflow into the sink before the leak appeared on the floor. It is of course in a tight spot and
13 Jan 2014. #6. You need to heat the pipe gently after draining down to evaporate all the water from the joint and adjacent pipework. Then let it cool, clean up, flux and re-solder. Has worked for me when awkward joints fail.
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Repair epoxy is putty or viscous liquid that can be used to repair pipe leaks on PVC and its joints. To repair your pipe or joint using epoxy, first clean and dry the damaged area, ensuring water can’t reach the affected area. If necessary, mix the putty or liquid according to the manufacturer’s directions. Then, apply the epoxy and let it
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fixing a leaking pipe joint