How to Fix an EMERGENCY LEAK: Two Methods 🔧 💦

[@fraa888grindr6]

The gasket shines on a run of pipe which has even surfaces, as you demonstrated. But silicone self-adhesive tape works best where the gasket doesn't - at a joint where pipe and connector(s) meet and surfaces are different heights and even unlike materials. I like to stretch-wrap in one direction. Then with a second piece stretch-wrap in the opposite direction, like gluing two pieces of wood together with opposing grains, making it doubly strong. An unstretched wrap to cover the job doesn't hurt at that point. I've had these repairs last months if out of direction sunlight. I live on a farm with 75 yo 1/2-1" galvanized plumbing, so have been replacing as it breaks. Silicone tape has saved me lots of money and kept the water flowing. Thanks for a great video!

[@mattjara3948]

Awesome set right there 👌

[@CajunGreenMan]

I used other methods to turn a fast drip to a slow drip in two places, but VERY glad to know about these for future leaks. Keep up the great work!

[@M4rio21]

Thank you sir, just did the clamp method on a pinhole. This saved us on a permanent repair. Plumber today is twice as expensive as a plumber next week.

[@thesetruths1404]

It worked, clear generic silicone tape, on a leaking oil cooler line that has up to 65psi of hot oil in it. It was leaking 1 quart every 200 to 300 miles and now it's leaking none. 350 miles later of mountain, Interstate, and town driving. Used 2 hours of time (half was cleaning hose) and a $7 10' roll of silicone tape that I wanted to test. Took about 30" of clear tape to do one end of the hose while on the car. I prefer the clear as it allows me to see through it. I developed a technique to do it in tight space. Gave it 3 overlapping layers in a different pattern. Straight wrap, diagonal, then straight again. Any pattern works but important to have different seal points of different wrapping and do it as tight as you can, with space provided. Also important to squeeze and rub firmly on it to get each layer to fuse for 5 minutes or so before the next layer and the final layer. If it's higher than 65psi I would also place single double wrapped pieces directly over the leak, for extra strength material before the first layer of the 3 wraps. Or wrap it 4 times.

[@alik713]

Quinn, I just wanted to say "thank you". Grabbed a single sheet of red gasket from Ace hardware, worm clamp, and it's been holding for three days now. Next step, replace copper supply tubing with PEX using PTC connectors. 😊

[@cassandrajackson8560]

Thanks for the simplicity. This is the only video that I could find with clear instructions. Great video! 😀

[@willplumb]

Thanks! Happy to help!

[@2005CessnaPilot]

The clamp approach worked for me this evening. Had a hard time finding the rubber gasket material. I ended up at Harbor Freight and bought a $3.99 hand-truck rubber inner tube and cutting it to size. So far, it's working on our pin hole in a copper pipe that connects our house to the water main pipe. No leaks...knock on wood! Thanks.

[@phantomfrogstudios]

I would also like to thank you for the gasket and hose clamp solution. I just got the stuff for it, and now the pinhole in my basement is (temporarily) fixed. All the wet and moldy drywall on the other hand...

[@SierraLogic]

The gasket and hose clamp method saved my bacon. Pinhole leak in 1/2" copper. Held beautifully for 4 months until I could fix with Pex and Shark bite brass couplings. Had no money for plumber and needed time to learn how to correctly couple Shark bite with copper and Pex. I'm confident the gasket and hose clamp would have held much longer if needed. Super Helpful video!

[@TheAubreyLynch]

Love the simplicity. THANK YOU!

[@kurtbassett9780]

This guy knows what he’s talking about. The gasket material and hose clamp repair worked perfectly. I had a leaking 55 psi water line on a Sunday afternoon and was able to temp repair it until the plumber could come the next morning.

[@pianoprimo1715]

Question: I've read reviews where this works excellent for hot water pipes. I have a drip lead at a joint before my water meter. [The water main feed and I can't turn off the water unless it's done by the water co.] If I cleaned the joint and pipe well , but let the water run on a sink to release pressure, then heated the pipe with a hot air gun; would that increase the chances of it working to stop the leak?

[@kelliestevedegenhardt5460]

Thank you! The gasket patch and clamp worked for me!

[@willplumb]

Hey, that's great! The gasket method has never failed me.

[@howardturner4939]

This video was a life saver! Thank you! Didn’t have a gasket to hand but some gorilla waterproof patch and seal with a jubilee clip worked a treat!

[@bharati0329]

Thanks for this video. It helped to repair pin hole leak after Texas freeze. Hope to find a reliable plumber to get it properly fixed. One thing I must say that all the pipes have very small clearance where you cannot reach with your tools and cannot rotate the tools!! But, I was able to fix it temporarily so we have water now...

[@willplumb]

After hearing all the bad news coming out of Texas, it's gratifying to know that we've helped at least one Texan's plumbing. Really glad this was able to help you out. Good luck finding a plumber! 🙂

[@jesusapodaca8653]

The rubber gasket and hose clamp worked perfectly. Thank you so much!!

[@tjguidry7753]

The gasket method worked thanks love

[@jimbobshocks]

The first method worked great for me. I used a piece of bicycle inner tube and a hose clip and it worked perfectly. No need to drain or depressurise the system and made a strong seal. 5*. Saved my bacon.

[@loveitorleaveit6868]

Super helpful, love the step by step detail. Thank you

[@willplumb]

Happy to help!

[@spongevision]

Thank you just tried the hose clamp on my main water line copper pin hole leak. Worked like a charm

[@willplumb]

Excellent!

[@donnyhud]

thanks man!! i just called my plumber back and said.. nevermind,, i got it!!! worked perfect!!

[@TucsonOldman]

I have come to confess my sins as a home owner and landlord in the poverty stricken city of Tucson. I've been using old automotive heater core hose and automotive hose clamps for 40 years to stop leaks in galvanized pipes. Many of those patches have lasted 40+ years!! I know it's not a good idea for drinking water. However I never drink our city's tap water and few do. It's just not safe ever and especially since they put us on CAP water and accelerated all the rust in pipes city wide. In the future I will probably go with the patch you have recommended. But these temporary patches can last for decades. In Tucson you can probably expect to see more leaks appearing and a re-pipe job in your future. Well done video !!

[@stefman5713]

I used a small piece of automotive heater hose and a clamp both in stock in the garage.

[@ploxplox1109]

Just curious how long you think that gasket method will last? because we just had a guy do our pin hole with that method

[@cpoul]

I keep an old bicycle inner tube around for this purpose which I used tonight. Always have an assortment of clamps on hand.

[@Buff88]

I just put the gasket and clamp on a pin hole that was weaping on the 1/2 copper pipe coming out of my boiler. Seems like it worked. Do you think I can leave it until end of summer, like September when I get my boiler serviced. At that point I would like to have the pipe replaced. Thanks.

[@pathtooptimalhealth]

Our main is controlled by the city (live in central europe) so cant shut it off. our main in our house - is leaking - flooding the floor. * Its coming from the seems of the pipe where they join and from the turn knob itself. (messed up) Used caulking, etc. and it just spread it around - i have about a liter of water every 2 hours and cant get it to stop. we have like 1 guy in our city and hes booked till next year, essentially - emergency or no. (this country is a bit 'crazy' with things like this) * also, dont have all the items you have stateside. I even tried soldering it - no good, destroyed the gun right away. drip - drip... then drips after you try caulking/taping, etc. im at a loss, shutting it down, still drips a little (from in the house - and we cant use the toilet or anything then) any adivce??? thanks! Looks to be iron pipe - old as can be and coroded down in the city part where its 4 feet underground in a man hole) But for our pipe its just at the seems and turn knob its leaking.

[@christopherelberfeld3997]

It worked like a CHAMP Thanks Man!!!

[@demesrvl6761]

Watching from Dallas. My pipe burst. The slit is wider than my clamp, dang it. Tried with two clamps but no luck. Parts and plumbers not to be found anytime soon, so I ordered the monster compression tape and asked them to overnight ship. 4 neighbors and I all have slots, not holes. Wish me luck!! Thanks for your help!!

[@boashna]

go to auto part and buy hoses for radiator and coolant sold by foot . have a sample to find the hose by testing it. oreilly AUTO PART part gat 28444 $6.49 FOR SMALL HOSE I THINK 3/4 INCH AND 3/4INCH GAT 27010 GAT 28444 1/2 INCH USE CLAMPS TO HOLD IT IN .

[@aaronsmith5433]

Makes sense, car hoses withstand great pressures, keep them fresh with good quality tire foam or other conditioners and maybe replace every 10 years or so. If you an old wrench hand you can tell by the feel when hose is getting weak("that's what she said").

[@saifkhadhrani2215]

My brother can I how much size that pipe leak ? Thank you

[@lisamarshall3566]

Compression tape worked!!! THANK YOU

[@willplumb]

You’re welcome! Happy to help!

[@dmattinman]

What can be done temporarily about a pinhole in pex? Right next to the meter underground! Thanks.

[@MrChiefStinson]

Never considered a gasket repair kit, but that will be the new way i go. Iv always used a hose clamp and then cut a pvc rubber boot to size, and it held for up to 6 months.

[@jolox.]

Great video! Very useful info. Gonna subscribe and thumbs up!

[@willplumb]

Thanks! Happy to help!

[@bleedingkyblue]

Does the compression tape work on pvc

[@arfatsharaf7901]

I will try today. I have got complaint yesterday night pin hole water leak

[@GT-vs2fm]

I had a pin hole leak in a pipe, got a hose clamp and cut a piece of rubber off a stair tred, it worked at first then in about a week it was dripping, I tighned it up a little and it lasted months.

[@4_Sixma]

Thanks for the upload. Love that background tune, sounds like ‘Another one bites the dusta’

[@PaulThompsonGB]

Ive had the hose clamps last for many years

[@jenniferhermanson8969]

Thanks this is very helpful info 😁

[@arkansastrash320]

That hose clamp fix worked for me back in 1983 hot water pipe under house froze and a pit came out old galvanised pipe.I did not have a special gasket I used a piece of car inner tube and 2 hose clamps.Ughhh its still holding lol no joke.Oh i didn;t subscribe but i did wink wink

[@maurice4212]

This helped quite a bit! Thank you!🎉

[@jayontario7285]

Life Saver, thanks Quinn

[@willplumb]

No problem. 👍

[@nhazel01]

What kind of gasket do I get?

[@georgenickerson7741]

Could I cut a piece off old garden hose and hose clamp over that?

[@crystalruiz1397]

2022 Freeze Victim here. Thanks!

[@richardtran7088]

very Appreciate

[@willplumb]

No problem!

[@felipereyes2487]

Does the Blue monster strip works with high heat pressured water

[@ae96nupe]

Bless you! Thanks.

[@willplumb]

Happy to help!

[@TwinShards]

For my grand father, he alway used to fix (rusted iron pipes) leaked pipes with all kind of material useable as "gasket". Let's just say i have never been a fan of that unless the patch is permanently visible & accessible. I rather change a leaking iron pipe than give it a band-aid because it's just asking for it to leak somewhere else once again.

[@MARK-r6c3k]

Thanks. Appreciate you. 🙂👍

[@mrandmrscorona8658]

Would it work for small cracks?

[@margaretchavannes7390]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@pool2785]

Hose clamp and gasket work. I've seen temporary ones last for years.

[@Siafalovetee]

Why if you don't have workspace?

[@Just_a_Lad]

Man I bought an apartment in a building with a central heating system and I saw one of these clamps on a pipe in my bedroom. I found out that it was there for years, a plumber told me not to touch it, but I wanted to permanently repair that. I don't know if they have just placed a rubber underneath or if they have applied something else beforehand. I am basically waiting for it to burst at some point, lol.

[@johnelemieuxiii3994]

thank you bud!

[@farhadtiz4065]

very good

[@willplumb]

Thanks! Glad we could help!

[@davidturlington8244]

Thanks for this Video!! This just save us until we can get a plumber here to do a permanent fix!

[@willplumb]

That’s great to hear!

[@annschmidt6499]

Good ideas

[@willplumb]

Thanks, Ann. 👍

[@kimhall50]

What if you have a leak at the edge of a fitting such as an elbow or even a shutoff valve? I don't see how to use the gasket kit unless the leak is at least a 2 or 3 millimeters from the fitting but would the compression tape work?

[@stevenbeebe35]

I have done plumbing for 20+ years as a landlord. NO... none of these tape repair kits will handle an elbow joint. The water pressure is no just leaking out the side. The water pressure is basically trying to remove the elbow joint. You will have to sweat the pipe on with lead + solder.

[@CHEECHMUN]

Very cool!!

[@BluegillGreg]

Thank you!

[@willplumb]

No problem. Hope this helped!

[@BluegillGreg]

​@@willplumb Okay, gasket is on. The "pin-hole" was a slit, and close to a solder joint. Time has been borrowed. A real plumber will be called on Monday, this copper pipe is 65 years old. Thanks again.!

[@willplumb]

@@BluegillGreg Perfect. Glad a licensed plumber will be taking a look at it. Time borrowed, indeed! 👍

[@juanitovaldes1659]

Good tips thank ypu

[@willplumb]

No problem! Glad you found this helpful.

[@fixman.persian]

thanks man

[@tomkerxhalli1783]

Very nicely done video - extremely helpful and totally pro. Great job!

[@rocketstar9067]

Those blue tape repair kits blow apart in less than 3 hours, believe me I know, I'm a licensed master plumber and get calls on these all the time. Best way to fix a copper pipe is to call a plumber

[@MrKnnthc93]

Did you even listen to the video? Might be a master plumber but you cant listen for shit

[@christinaherren]

I can't ever get the tape method to work.

[@mikeherbst1825]

I popped a hole in the headers on my Mustang by bumping into the nut on a 4" black pipe cleanout. A ball of crumpled up aluminum foil & hose clamp took care of it in a flash. Temp fix turned permanent.😄

[@YoureWrongImRightGetOverIt]

That repair is about the same quality as the rest of the mustang. Great car for women, it was after all designed for female consumers.

[@MarsMan1]

You better check your water heater too... that is probably what caused the pin hole in the copper.

[@SCORP1ONF1RE]

always save a couple chunks of your old hoses. they're already rounded for you

[@markstrow6992]

Who's here after the freeze of 2021?

[@caroletweedy6051]

Sounds good! No plumber available in my area for several days 😢

[@markstrow6992]

@@caroletweedy6051 do it!!

[@Keese215]

2022

[@joannaa.5101]

2024 January.

[@1970brenz]

BUT WHAT ABOUT ONE THAT IS RUNNING GENTLY WOULD LIKE TO SEE THAT METHOD TOO.

[@shepdogsd]

Like the don't comment so you get one! And a like!

[@GT-vs2fm]

the blue monster scares me.

[@shanebrooks9876]

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[@eaglelion4722]

If the pipe is in the wall?

[@boashna]

bravo-

[@willplumb]

Thank you! Hope this helped.

[@amreebaik3120]

Hahaha the end got me like n sub. Thank for tips. wink wink

[@willplumb]

Thanks for "not" subscribing!

[@xfile3932]

this is not a professional permanent repair ....it's just for temporal repair....

[@iRoc23]

why didn't you fix the problem while the pipe was connected to water pressure?.. this a bad demo

[@tty3146]

you are a very handsome brother. Where can I find you?

[@mikesalt8444]

⁹0

[@loneranger5349]

He's never done a day's work in his life.

[@traviousandrews1015]

Smh my plumber said you can't do this on a pressurized pipe

[@GreatLiteShark]

Dude no one’s gonna have neither one of those items at the house during and after hours

[@afriendzofuns]

Don't comment below? Ok. I won't. 👍

[@willplumb]

😉

[@shanebrooks9876]

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