Pipe dripping under sink feeding tap - can I fix? with pic

[gubar]

Hi,

it's the pipe that feed the hot water tap. Dripping steadily.

It is where the t-junction is. Can I easily fix this myself? Money is tight and I want to avoid calling a plumber if possible.

thanks,

Steven

PS please note pic is rotated 90 degrees

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• gubar
• 15 Sep 2010
• 1

 

[DIYDANDY]

A temporary repair until you can afford a permanent one would be to use an epoxy putty.

See this video, for this and other temporary fixes.

http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-repair-a-leak

 

[zanwan]

Your best bet, cut the pipe just below the leaking fitting. Buy speedfit/pushfit Tee-Junction and simply push the pipework into it, This is a more permanent fit.

Of you could try LSX leak seal, although this will cost you a tenner or so, whereas a pushfit fitting will cost you £3. Or you could call me out and i'll do it for you for £20

 

[kevplumb]

Your best bet, cut the pipe just below the leaking fitting. Buy speedfit/pushfit Tee-Junction and simply push the pipework into it, This is a more permanent fit.

Of you could try LSX leak seal, although this will cost you a tenner or so, whereas a pushfit fitting will cost you £3. Or you could call me out and i'll do it for you for £20

if you do don't forget to clean the paint off the pipes

 

[zanwan]

silly q but how do you get the paint of the pipes? I've tried using a blow torch in the past with no luck.

 

[kevplumb]

http://www.selectselect.net/acatalog/Select_Catalogue_CleanFit_7.html

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• kevplumb
• 15 Sep 2010
• 1

 

[gubar]

Thanks for all replies folks.

Fortunately, and old friend who is a plumber took care of it for me.

cheers

gubar