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How do you fix a copper pipe that burst?
There are many ways to fix a burst pipe, if you are experienced in soldering you could re round the pipe closing the burst portion and solder the cracked section, or simply cut the burst section out and solder in a new piece withe two couplings. For the less experienced I would recommend cutting the pipe and using a shark bite repair fitting, it comes with detailed instructions and is made just for the situation you described
How do you fix a green corrosive pipe from leaking?
If it's a green corroded pipe then it's old copper. -You can't fix it. Replace all the length of corroded pipe with PEX and a union at each end
How do you fix a slight leak going into the valve from the copper pipe you noticed when removing a radiator?
if it is a slow drip or sepage, it will make, @ particles in the water will fix it, if it is a steady drip then you will have to take it apart and wrap the pipe fitting with teflon tape, or use a pipe sealer on the threads,
How do you remove and fix a leaking copper T connector?
Use a pipe cutter to cut the connector about two inches away on all sides. Use a shark pipe connector to replace the copper T-connection with aCPVC connection.
How do you paint over verdigris on copper pipes?
You shouldn't do this. Where verdigris is thickest is where your copper pipe is going to soon have a pinhole leak. If you paint it, it's much harder to fix in emergency.
Is a copper pipe a conductor or an insulator?
A copper pipe is a conductor :) x
Can you use plumber in a sentence?
I had a water pipe burst in my kitchen, so I called a plumber. He wasn't very good he burst another pipe.
Can it be used for copper pipe?
I am sorry, but can you PLEASE rephrase your question? Can WHAT be used for copper pipe? When? How? Why?
Will hot water line PVC pipe burst if frozen?
yes any pipe will
What copper tube is available when using the grooved method of joining?
Grooved method? Threads on the end of the pipe? There is no tube or pipe in copper with threads. You can end a copper pipe with a connection that is threaded to accept steel pipe.
What is an example of poor service?
Taking far too long to do a simple job is poor service.Requesting a plumber to fix a burst pipe, he turns off the water supply then takes 10 days to return and mend the pipe, that is poor service.
Could they damage a central heating copper pipe?
It is very easy to damage any copper pipe.
