Repairing Pinhole Leaks in Copper Pipes

When you have detected a pinhole leak in your copper pipe, and it is above the slab it is not that hard to repair.

Isolate the leak, and turn the water off to the house, either at the valve where it comes in or at the water meter by the street.If you turn it off at the residence then open the hose bib that is normally located just above the water shut off. This will releive any pressure from the internal pipes, and the leak really should quit dripping. Business Energy Brokers UK Utility Brokers Business Gas Brokers and Electricity Bro british business gas.

The subsequent factor you need is to get the parts to stop the leak. If it is a pinhole leak all you want is a modest piece of soft rubber, and a pipe clamp. Try to locate a clamp that is close to the size of the pipe. You can generally find these at the neighborhood hardware or auto parts shop. Make certain the rubber is soft so it will close the leak when you tighten the clamp.

Do NOT over tighten the clamp or you may possibly crush the pipe and have a bigger leak. Think me I have done this. Spot the rubber over the hole and secure the clamp. When you believe you have it tight enough turn the water back on and check the leak. If it has stopped dripping then you are done and you are now a plumber. If not slowly tighten the clamp until the leak stops. Don't forget do NOT over tighten the clamp. In this case a little is greater than too significantly. Hopefully this will be the last leak you will have, but probabilities are it will not be. If you live in Florida exactly where I live I can virtually guarantee you that you will have much more. But now you know how to repair above the slab pinhole leaks. Half Hourly Electricity - Business Energy Management - Catalyst Commercial Energy Bro commercial electricity prices.

Paul Webb is the owner of Electro Service Company and has been doing various repairs around the house and business for over thirty years. You can check out his web site at Commercial Gas Commercial Gas Prices Commercial Gas Suppliers - Catalyst Commercia commercial gas