Ben G
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i have a leaking pipe in my boiler cupboard going to the shower. i've seen an advert for some gunk stuff that goes hard and seals the pipe when you apply it but can't remember what it's called.
any ideas? or any other products to sort the problem? thanks.
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_Allan_
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Registered: 24th Mar 04
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Can use this stuff.
http://www.uk-plumbing.com/fernox-lsx-external-leak-sealer-50g-p-2297.html
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Twiggy
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Can you not just melt some solder over the hole? (If its just a pin hole size)
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Ben G
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i don't have a soldering iron 
i think it's coming from a joint as it looks like there has been a bodged repair to that part in the past.
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Ben G
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pics:
looks sick, i know 
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John
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Bodged repair in the past but want to use some gunk to seal it 
Get the leaking bit replaced.
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Ben G
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i want to seal the leak for now until i can get someone round to look at it, yes.
can't exactly have someone round to fix it whilst no one is in the house, can i?
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_Allan_
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That flux has not been cleaned off properly and the green is signs of corrosion. I'd get someone to replace the joint and section of pipe to save future repairs once the leak has been temporary fixed.
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Sam
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quote:
Originally posted by _Allan_
That flux has not been cleaned off properly and the green is signs of corrosion. I'd get someone to replace the joint and section of pipe to save future repairs once the leak has been temporary fixed.
This TBH.
Our main stopcock started pissing out water when I tried to close the valve  so we called out the bloke our landlord sends out to fix things, he sealed it with some flux but he said the actual thing needs replacing as it's ancient (but the landlord won't pay to have it changed)!
[Edited on 06-06-2011 by Sam]
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mattk
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you wont fix that propperly with anything, it needs cutting out and a new tee putting on, looks piss easy to do like, shouldnt cost you much, I hate plastic pipe and fittings, they are shite, I never fit it unless the people are adament they want it, or its at risk of copper getting pinched
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Ben G
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Ok cheers.
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Chris
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Remove the copper, clean the end then change rubber washer and refit.
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Rickavo
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quote:
Originally posted by Sam
quote:
Originally posted by _Allan_
That flux has not been cleaned off properly and the green is signs of corrosion. I'd get someone to replace the joint and section of pipe to save future repairs once the leak has been temporary fixed.
This TBH.
Our main stopcock started pissing out water when I tried to close the valve so we called out the bloke our landlord sends out to fix things, he sealed it with some flux but he said the actual thing needs replacing as it's ancient (but the landlord won't pay to have it changed)!
[Edited on 06-06-2011 by Sam]
It's a push fit fitting why would it be flux? and fixing a leaking stoptap with flux?
Flux is used to stop copper oxidizing straight after cleaning it and makes the solder run around a copper joint
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Rickavo
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quote:
Originally posted by Chris
Remove the copper, clean the end then change rubber washer and refit.
And this btw although this tee would be a nightmare to get off without damageing so get a new tee clean the pipes and refit
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Ben G
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Think thats one for the dad to do tbh i have visions of me taking the tee off and breaking everything.
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Hammer
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quote:
Originally posted by mattk
you wont fix that propperly with anything, it needs cutting out and a new tee putting on, looks piss easy to do like, shouldnt cost you much, I hate plastic pipe and fittings, they are shite, I never fit it unless the people are adament they want it, or its at risk of copper getting pinched
This.
It's convenient to install (unless you're an old school plumber) but the fittings are never pefect.
I'd tackle that myself, if it weren't for the fact I have half the plumbers in Scotland in my phone book 
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