Repairing Pinhole Leaks in Copper Pipes

Once 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 exactly where it comes in or at the water meter by the street.If you turn it off at the home then open the hose bib that is generally located just above the water shut off. This will releive any pressure from the internal pipes, and the leak really should stop dripping. Business Energy Brokers UK Utility Brokers Business Gas Brokers and Electricity Bro business gas.

The subsequent factor you require is to get the parts to quit the leak. If it is a pinhole leak all you need is a small piece of soft rubber, and a pipe clamp. Try to find a clamp that is close to the size of the pipe. You can usually find these at the local hardware or auto parts shop. Make sure the rubber is soft so it will close the leak when you tighten the clamp.

Do NOT more than tighten the clamp or you could crush the pipe and have a bigger leak. Believe me I have accomplished this. Spot the rubber over the hole and secure the clamp. When you believe you have it tight sufficient turn the water back on and check the leak. If it has stopped dripping then you are accomplished and you are now a plumber. If not slowly tighten the clamp until the leak stops. Bear in mind do NOT over tighten the clamp. In this case a little is better than too much. Hopefully this will be the last leak you will have, but chances are it will not be. If you live in Florida exactly where I live I can practically guarantee you that you will have a lot 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 Organization and has been undertaking a variety of repairs around the residence and business for more than thirty years. You can visit his internet site at Half Hourly Meters 00 Meters Half Hourly Energy Supply - Catalyst Commercial half hourly meter