Locate Leaking Pipes
Soak water-activated fiberglass-resin tape (sold in a repair kit for just this purpose) in water, wrap it around the leak and smooth it with gloved hands. Allow it to cure as directed before restoring the water.5.
1. Turn off the moisten at the leading valve.
2. Extended the faucets on the bathe string to cooperate coercion. For all but clamp-type repairs, you must drain water from the pipe by opening the faucets or bleed valves located below the leak.
3. Wrap a piece of rubber around the leaking joint, then apply a stainless-steel hose clamp (see A). Tighten the clamp with a screwdriver or socket wrench. If you don't have a hose clamp, use another type, such as a C-clamp, to secure the rubber over the leak.
4.When a tube springs a leak, the position can amuse outside of ascendancy quickly. You don't appetite spraying damp to wreak destruction and sway to vast repair bills. Here are breakneck fixes to clout the damage and grip your H2O running while you're arranging for a Correct repair.
Instructions
For leaks around fittings, dry the surface, mix two-part epoxy putty and apply it over and around the leak (see B). Allow curing time as directed before restoring the water.
6. For leaks in PVC (polyvinyl chloride) or PB (polybutylene) plastic pipes, use a hacksaw or pipe cutter with a plastic-cutting wheel to chop out a section of pipe long enough To admit you to slip in a compression coupling. Tighten the coupling by hand and snug it with pliers.
