leaky boiler pipes

[ihateboilers]

i have two small leaks from pipes coming from the boiler, they are small leaks and as i'm pretty skint at the moment what can i use to stop it?

i've tried poxy resin and sticky black tape stuff. but leak still slowly there.

anything else i can use ? please

 

[JohnD]

photo please

 

[ihateboilers]

not sure how to upload photo.

 

[JohnD]

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[ihateboilers]

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[JohnD]

you're going to say it's leaking from the pipes behind the boiler, aren't you?

For a good repair you might need to take the boiler down to get at them and remake the joints.

You can't resolder a pipe with water in it, even if it's just damp.

Fernox LSX leak sealer can be applied to a damp pipe, but you really need to drain it first, otherwise the pressure of the water will push it off before it sets.

You can also cut out the soldered joint and fit a compression joint

 

[ihateboilers]

thanks. think i'll have to leave it to the professionals!

 

[lookinn]

What horrid joints look dry. Not enough heat to get the solder to flow.

 

[ihateboilers]

what do you mean?