How to fix leaking pipe

Damage to water pipes can occur for two reasons: corrosion and deformation caused by physical impact. Corrosion of exposed metal pipe, while from mechanical damage not insured there is no pipe. There are ways to stop the leak on their own before the arrival of the plumber.

You will need

• 1-2 clamp diameter
• rubber band
• sealer
• wire
• adjustable wrench
• oil paint

Instruction

1. The fastest and most reliable way to eliminate the leak is to put a clamp with a rubber gasket. First, you must shut off both hot and cold water valve. Unscrew the bolts, put on the leak rubber seal and wrap around the seat clamp. Remember that the bonding clamp is necessary on the opposite from the hole side, otherwise the commit will be loose. Tighten the screws you need a wrench. If the leak is large, then it may need 2 clamps with thread. In this case, a dense piece of rubber is applied to the leaks, top and bottom overlap the clips. These clamps can be tightened with a screwdriver.
2. If you can buy clamp no, then you can fix the leak by tying it with a rubber band. It can be cut from a Bicycle tire, and other handy materials. On top of the tape should tightly wind the wire tightly stacking the coils.
3. If the leak occurred near the thread, then eliminate it by overlaying rubber band. Dip it in oil paint and then wrap the junction. When the paint dries, the hole is securely sealed.
4. Of course these are all temporary measures. If the pipe is damaged from rust, it is necessary in the first case, to replace the entire pipeline. If the pipe burst from excessive mechanical stress, it is necessary to further protect it from possible impacts. The place of the leak, you need to solder.