Knowing how to repair leaky pipes can save your house from destruction, can save you hundreds in repair bills, and can just be a helpful skill.
With the cold months upon us in most of the country, cold can damage your pipes and cause leaks or worse. Know how to fix those leaks.
Here are some ways on how you can repair pipe leaks by yourself.
Simple ways to repair leaky pipes
Fixing Leaks Through Tape
This is considered to be the easiest and cheapest way that anyone can do to fix small pipe leaks. All the material you would need is an electrical or duct tape. The basic principle here is that you should cover the leak using the tape. To effectively stop the leak, you should start wrapping the tape before the leak itself on your water pipe. Wrap in a diagonal manner around the pipe until you have covered the entire leaking area and a small portion extending before and after it.
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Fixing Leaks By Epoxy
This method is best used if your leaking problem is situated at pipe fittings and joints. You can get epoxy from your local hardware store. First off, you should cut off the water supply. Then you need to drain all the water from the pipes. Water purging can be done by letting the faucet run, until no more water comes out.
After purging the water, dry out the pipes and clean it using steel wool. Make sure that the pipes are dry and clean, since applying epoxy on a wet pipe can give unpleasant results. If you are sure, then apply the epoxy and let it dry. Refer to the epoxy’s packaging on how long you should let it stand to dry up. Avoid using the pipe line if the epoxy is still wet.
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Fix Leaks Through A Pipe Clamp
Fix Leaks Through A Pipe ClampYou can use pipe clamp to fix your leaks. However, you should buy a clamp that has the right size to fit your leaking pipe. Once you have purchased a clamp, clean out your pipe. Be careful in cleaning it, and make sure that you do this well. Wrap your pipe in a rubber pad which should be placed over the area where the leak is.
When you have the pad in place, put the pipe clamp over it and screw the clamp securely. If you have somewhat moderate leaks, you can also use this method to stop them.
Fixing Leaks Through Hose Clamps
Using a host clamp is kind of similar to using a pipe clamp. However, this is to be only used on smaller leaks. You can start by wrapping the pipe with a rubber pad. Once the pad is placed over the leaking area, put one or two hose clamps over it and tighten the pad by securely screwing it.
Fixing Leaks Through C-Clamps and Blocks
If your pipe is of a small size, then you can make use of a small sized c-clamp to patch it. Start by placing a rubber pad directly on top of the leak. After that, put a small wooden strip or block on top of it. Get the c-clamp and place it over the fixture to hold everything on place. You use the blocks as protection for the pipe from the pressure given by the c-clamp.
Use any of these simple methods to fix a leaking pipe in your house, which can negate the damage water can cause in your house.
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