The water bill can swell suddenly if there is a leak in your pipe. Know a quick fix before you actually fix the pipes or call a plumber. With the following steps, you can temporarily stop pipe leaks and keep the water flowing.
Step
Method 1 of 2: Stopping Leaks before Repairing or Replacing Pipes
Step 1. Close the water valve connected to the pipe
Step 2. Turn on the faucet to drain the remaining water left in the pipe
Step 3. Dry the pipe using a towel or cloth
Allow the pipe to dry naturally completely before moving on to the next step.
Step 4. Use a putty knife to apply a liquid adhesive (epoxy) to the leaking area
Step 5. Cover the leaking part with rubber adhesive tape
Make sure the section is completely covered before moving on to the next step.
Step 6. Clamp the clamp over the rubber adhesive tape and let sit for a few hours until the adhesive liquid dries
Step 7. Use waterproof adhesive tape to cover the dried rubber
This method is used as double protection.
Step 8. Reopen the water valve and make sure there are no leaks
Method 2 of 2: Cut the Pipe with a Large Leak
Step 1. Calculate the size of the pipe and buy a replacement at the nearest material or building materials store
Step 2. Turn off the water and dry the pipe
Step 3. Use a hacksaw to cut out the damaged part of the pipe
Step 4. Polish the remaining end of the pipe
Step 5. Solder the new piece of pipe in place if the pipe is copper
Other types of pipe allow you to purchase a replacement with a similar cut to join.
Step 6. Tighten the connection of the two pipes to ensure that the pipes are perfectly connected and there are no leaks
Step 7. Turn the water back on
Tips
- Save the materials you need so you can fix the leak immediately.
- Don't wait too long to replace a leaky pipe even if the leak has stopped. Call a professional if you don't have the tools to replace the pipe.
