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How do you fix a pinhole in a steel waterline?
Re pipe in copper or replace the pipe with the hole in it. Chances are all the steel is gone so when you try to take apart the threads, they will just shear off. You might find yourself in a world of hurt. Good luck. You will need it!Depending where the pin hole is one can use a bronze rod and braze the hole . If you know how to weld then welding is the way to goOne does NOT just install copper without know the PH of the water, velocity etc.
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
Can you fix a sprinkler pipe with duct tape?
Yes, temporarily. In the long run it's more efficient to get the pipe glue relevant to that pipe,
How too fix condensation on plumbing pipe?
Wrap it with insulation
How can you fix a clogged toilet that runs in the bathtub?
It's not the toilet, there's a blockage in the pipes some where after the drain pipe from the toilet joins up with the drain pipe from the tub.You're going to need to have the pipe snaked.
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
Why is difficult to fix a blunt nail?
Because they do not have an edge or point that is sharp, they are less accurate and less refined. If you must fix a blunt nail, drill a much smaller hole first
How do you fix clanging pipes in baseboards?
Secure them down with pipe clamps or nail them down with nails and screws
How do you fix or patch a drilled hole in a galvanised pipe?
WeldBrazeTap and plugCut out and install a union
How do you fix a carbon drain pipe hole?
Would depend on the material the piping is made from
How do you fix a pinhole in a steel waterline?
Re pipe in copper or replace the pipe with the hole in it. Chances are all the steel is gone so when you try to take apart the threads, they will just shear off. You might find yourself in a world of hurt. Good luck. You will need it!Depending where the pin hole is one can use a bronze rod and braze the hole . If you know how to weld then welding is the way to goOne does NOT just install copper without know the PH of the water, velocity etc.
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.
Should I take the nail out before you use fix a flat?
Yes, remove the nail. Fix-a-flat may work for a temporary fix but get a proper plug patch installed at your earliest opportunity. Take a crayon and draw an arrow on the sidewall showing where the nail was and you will be able to tell the guy at the tire repair where to look. The fix-a-flat also works better if the hole is on the bottom when you squirt it in.
How do you fix a leaking shower faucet union if changing the union nut adapter or adding compound will not stop the leak and is there any other way to fix it?
If it is galv. pipe there could be a small hole on threads. You would have to replace pipe.
How do you fix hole in exhaust between catconverter and muffler?
If the pipe is in good enough shape you can weld over the hole, BUT If there is one small hole rusted in the system it is a good sign the pipe is rotted. There will be many other holes soon. There are probably more holes than you know about. You will probably have to have an exhaust shop put in a new pipe for you.
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.
