Right I realise now that cutting out a small section just where the hole is will be difficult as I can't raise the pipe up enough to get a pipe cutter in there. The hole is right on the joist which is almost 4 inches (100mm) wide so even a 100mm coupler won't do I assume.
Is it possible to repair a hole in a copper pipe?
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Just cut out a larger section and then insert a new piece of copper with a repair coupling either side, job done.
Thanks. When cutting the pipe is there a specific length needed according to the coupler? In other words if I buy 2 lots of 75mm couplers and a section of copper pipe what length gap should be left to fit them? Also do pipe cutters have the cutting blade dead centre? (this is to estimate where to cut).
Buy the couplers and all will become obvious, cutting wheel also same you can see the blade wheel, but yes it is centre,
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i did a simular thing and screwed into a hiden pipe in a wall.
I cut the pipe where i screwed it and soldered in a scright connector
repair on the pipe took about 5 mins, repairing the wall however took me a little longer lol
tools required: pipe cutter, blow torch, solder, flux and the stright connector cost about 50p
I cut the pipe where i screwed it and soldered in a scright connector
repair on the pipe took about 5 mins, repairing the wall however took me a little longer lol
tools required: pipe cutter, blow torch, solder, flux and the stright connector cost about 50p
i did a simular thing and screwed into a hiden pipe in a wall.
I cut the pipe where i screwed it and soldered in a scright connector
repair on the pipe took about 5 mins, repairing the wall however took me a little longer lol
tools required: pipe cutter, blow torch, solder, flux and the stright
connector cost about 50p
If you can find all that for 50p then you can do my shopping in future, also a novice DIY'er with a blow torch, i wouldn't want to be their neighbour
well i had the gas blow torch already as i use it alot for other jobs... ie heating nuts to remove seased nuts on the car etc....
the flux and solder i borrowed from a friend as you only need a small amount... and the connector way 50p from my local store.
i you dont want to use a blow torch then could always use a speed fit connector on the copper....
£1.20 ish
http://www.rubberduckbathrooms.co.u...ge=product_info&cPath=168_169&products_id=940
the flux and solder i borrowed from a friend as you only need a small amount... and the connector way 50p from my local store.
i you dont want to use a blow torch then could always use a speed fit connector on the copper....
£1.20 ish
http://www.rubberduckbathrooms.co.u...ge=product_info&cPath=168_169&products_id=940
I wouldn't recommend soldering at floor level unless you've got a good quality blow torch. Based on my experience the DIY canister torches I've tried are only any good when the can is upright.
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gasservice85
if the leak is already located and the floor is up a plumber can do this in 5 mins they wont charge you much for it
i dont want to sound rude but you seem a complete novice do you really want to cause another leak if you are unsure get someone in who can do it
i dont want to sound rude but you seem a complete novice do you really want to cause another leak if you are unsure get someone in who can do it
I am not sure what you class as "not much" but we would charge about £75 if the pipe is dry and it can be soldered.
Its actually a potential pig of a job!
To solder a heating pipe with new couplers the pipe has to be completely dry. Not easy to achieve with horizontal pipes.
If its to be fixed with a slip and normal coupler then a wood working tool will be needed to cut an accommodating space in the board above as this pipe is obviously just below the board.
If the pipe is inside a joist notch and the hole on the top ( only ) and its a heating or water supply pipe then if it was dry then I would do a solder repair to the hole. That would be the £75 solution. Much more and I would be charging more like £115.
Almost all jobs in London take one hour to get there, find parking, find the property, and half an hour to get back! So even a 30 min job takes two hours all in.
Tony
1m of copper 2 x no 1s pee easy job for a plumber
puts you right in your place glazier
leave it to those who know
puts you right in your place glazier
leave it to those who know
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gasservice85
thats pretty much what i meant but paying £75 is better than spending a whole day having more leaks if you dont know what your doing.
i just cant understand why people attempt things that they dont understand i go to many jobs where i get a phone call from a woman very annoyed that her husband has started something that he cant finish and they end up paying more for me to come and fix it.
i dont have a problem with diyers but i think people shouldnt take on something they dont know how to do.
when my pc breaks i call the PC repair man and pay him to do in five mins what would probably take me hours
i just cant understand why people attempt things that they dont understand i go to many jobs where i get a phone call from a woman very annoyed that her husband has started something that he cant finish and they end up paying more for me to come and fix it.
i dont have a problem with diyers but i think people shouldnt take on something they dont know how to do.
when my pc breaks i call the PC repair man and pay him to do in five mins what would probably take me hours
yup
£75 for a 5 min job and you done all the hard work for the plumber..... id have a go my self first then pay the £75 if i couldn't fix it.... end a day you cant make it any worse really
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