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re: Can you patch a hole in a copper pipe elbow?
Posted on 1/4/18 at 9:21 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
Posted on 1/4/18 at 9:21 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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I still don't underdstand how they don't leak
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Posted on 1/4/18 at 9:23 am to Shane4689
If you just need the patch to hold for a few days you can get a tube of epoxy putty or PIG from the hardward store and basically cast the entire 90° Elbow in the stuff... it sets up fast and will hold until you can get the line shut off and sweat a new 90 on it.
Posted on 1/4/18 at 9:25 am to Breesus
Cn't rave enough about the sharkbite fittings. They really saved me a bunch of time when I remodled my upstairs bathroom.
On a pressurized line, most patches will will eventually fail. You need to replace the elbow.
On a pressurized line, most patches will will eventually fail. You need to replace the elbow.
This post was edited on 1/4/18 at 9:27 am
Posted on 1/4/18 at 9:42 am to Shane4689
Go ahead and buy some Blue Magic Quick Steel for under 7 USD.
It's a copper epoxy and can handle the temperature and pressure of the pipe.
It's a copper epoxy and can handle the temperature and pressure of the pipe.
Posted on 1/4/18 at 9:49 am to Lobo Apple Sauce
Shark bite is the way to go. I had an issue with a pinhole leak in the copper under my kitchen sink. I had easy access to the basement, so I just got some shark bites and cut it off where I had room to work, then ran new PEX up to the sink. Maybe a 1-2 hour job start to finish since I cut and replaced the hot and cold at the same time, as well as putting in new connections, hoses, and hooking up a new water filter.
Posted on 1/4/18 at 9:56 am to TU Rob
I was under the impression Shane wanted a temporary fix.
But for sure I like your suggestion.
But for sure I like your suggestion.
Posted on 1/4/18 at 9:58 am to Lobo Apple Sauce
quote:
I was under the impression Shane wanted a temporary fix.
It's not about what Shane wants, it's about what we tell him baw.
Posted on 1/4/18 at 9:59 am to Shane4689
Brass braze
This post was edited on 1/4/18 at 3:03 pm
Posted on 1/4/18 at 10:00 am to Paul Redeker
Yeah you can already see a bubble forming in that tape as he pulls his hand away 
Posted on 1/4/18 at 10:15 am to Bolivar Shagnasty
That avatar.
Posted on 1/4/18 at 10:34 am to Shane4689
Sharkbites have saved me so many plumber calls it not even funny.
I had to use one this weekend on a outside faucet the sawder came lose from the brick. I bought a sharkbite and screwed a new faucet to the sharkbite.
I had to use one this weekend on a outside faucet the sawder came lose from the brick. I bought a sharkbite and screwed a new faucet to the sharkbite.
Posted on 1/4/18 at 10:40 am to Shane4689
Rescue tape. Not as nearly wide as Flex Tape. Might be better for an elbow.
Posted on 1/4/18 at 11:01 am to Shane4689
Copper pipe epoxy is sold in Lowe’s or Home Depot. Try a fiberglass tape wrap, then top it with the epoxy. It works great on joints and connectors so maybe help your issue.
Posted on 1/4/18 at 11:54 am to Shane4689
you best bet is to cut the fitting out and install a new one.
can solder it you will need -
1) 95/5 solder
2) can C-flux
3) sand paper
4) copper 90
5) 2 copper couplings
6) mapgas torch or propane torch
can solder it you will need -
1) 95/5 solder
2) can C-flux
3) sand paper
4) copper 90
5) 2 copper couplings
6) mapgas torch or propane torch
Posted on 1/4/18 at 11:55 am to Shane4689
sand it well and solder it, it will hold as a temporary patch until you can replace it but to be honest it takes the same amount of time to just heat up the pipe, pull off the 90, and resolder on a new one for permanent fix
Posted on 1/4/18 at 12:44 pm to SG_Geaux
What's that 10" of water column?
That's not much water pressure.
That's not much water pressure.
Posted on 1/4/18 at 12:47 pm to Shane4689
There is a product (at the auto store) that is a putty with two parts. When you knead it, it turns to steel (that sounded risque). I put some on a copper pipe that was underneath my brick patio serving an outside water line. It was a "temporary" repair, but it is still in place as it has held up for three plus years now.
ETA: JB Weld steelstick (not the regular JB Weld)
ETA: JB Weld steelstick (not the regular JB Weld)
This post was edited on 1/4/18 at 12:51 pm
Posted on 1/4/18 at 12:53 pm to Roadkill Gumbo
quote:
Either call a plumber to replace it or do it yourself.
Solid fricking advice right there
Posted on 1/4/18 at 12:56 pm to chinhoyang
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This will not hold up on a pressurized water line. You could get away with this on a drain, but I wouldn't.
quote:
There is a product (at the auto store) that is a putty with two parts. When you knead it, it turns to steel (that sounded risque). I put some on a copper pipe that was underneath my brick patio serving an outside water line. It was a "temporary" repair, but it is still in place as it has held up for three plus years now.
ETA: JB Weld steelstick (not the regular JB Weld)
This will not hold up on a pressurized water line. You could get away with this on a drain, but I wouldn't.
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