Copper pipe repair patch

Good job opting for the quarter turn ball valve. I got a recirculationg pump and temperature valve. But instead of using the valve, I think I will run a pex return to the drain off valve of water heater. What do you think? The SharkBites would be great and I can change my mind and remove them if I want to do something different. Especially if it has a warranty. I want the kit because I believe I can do this. My uncle taught me to use a piece of rubber and a hose clamp to stop leaks in copper pipes as a temporary fix.

This sounds better. As a woman who ended up on her own with a house, I am having to learn a lot of things. Like using a zero turn mower, cleaning spouting, etc. I want to believe I can do this. The force is with me, Jeff! The force is strong with you young Jedi…seriously, you can totally fix a pipe with these Kelly. Good for you to learn DIY. We live in a newer house 5 years and already see so many problems.

I am fixing something almost every month. They dont build houses like before anymore. Sharkbites would be handy to have incase I run into some problem in the future. For all the technology we have there are shortcuts made when building homes.

I look forward to the new videos each week and this week you hit one of my biggest fears — plumbing!!! After watching the tutorial, I feel much more comfortable facing a leak some day in the future. However, it would be wonderful to win one!!???? I would like this repair kit because my wife and I just bought our first house January 2nd , and I found your channel by trying to learn how to take care of my own house.

Congrats Charles…hooray on your first house!!! Any question you have please feel free to reach out. The tips just keep on coming. Jeff is the DJ of home repair! Keep it up. Would love a repair kit. I do not have any kind of plumbing back ups. You have already introduced me to sharkbite fittings a year or two ago.

But I did not realize there was a way to remove the fittings after installed. That is a nice feature if you installed a shutoff valve with a sharkbite connection to copper and then need to remove it for any reason. I could see how it would be highly intelligent to have a kit like that on hand. The biggest issue out of all that would be repairing the drywall on the ceiling. We have the beloved popcorn ceilings and they are a bit of a pain to match without re-coating the ceiling with the spray on popcorn texture.

Then repainting the entire ceiling. The best part is that you fixed the leak for sure with your kit! Thanks for making my upcoming DIY project doable…. Just noticed a small drip right above my dryer. I posted your video to my Facebook page and looking forward to the challenge. BTW… do the shark bites come not only for a straight line, but an elbow fitting too?? I am not sure exactly where the leak is coming from, and my luck if I poke at it…a finger size hole will appear … past experience with kitchen sink drain pipe.

Great job — especially for a Sunday night. I NEED this tool to fix all my dumb moves! Couple years ago I had dug out an old bush that had been planted by the previous homeowners, it was right next to the front door and was so close that you would rub by it just going into the house, so I dug it out.

It was one of those that if you left the roots it would just grow back so it entailed pruning a lot of underground roots in order to get it all out. I swear I thought I was cutting a root but cut the main waterline to the house! If I would have had this tool, would maybe have been able to save myself the price of a plumber. Oh well, live and learn as my Daddy always said. One thing is for sure, I triple check before cutting roots now. Not sure if a SharkBite would help in that situation but you taught us all a valuable lesson.

Here in Pittsburgh you can call the local number and the utilities will come out and mark the location of pipes, lines, etc. Would be great to have some sharkbites on hand for when it does. Is this a potential problem especially for a long run or is the effect negligible? Great DIY tutorial. Hope I never need to use the kit, but better to be prepared. Thanks again. Jeff: I love to watch tutorials on how to fix things yourself and this one was great.

You see these products in stores but most of us me never know how to use them. Thanks for the very detailed video! Glad you liked the vid Phil, been using SharkBites for years with no problems. Did you get your stippling to match when you finished and did she make you repaint the whole ceiling? Thanks for the great tutorial. I would love to try the shark bites.

I used a product called copperbond in the past. It was a two part epoxy. And are frustrating. I just go to SharkBites because they work, have never had a problem. You should also mention that since you are SOOO close to a light fixture, make sure the circuit breaker is off. After watching your video I was very well impressed especially when my son bought a house with some sort of old copper plumbing system that has deteriorated slowly.

This video has enlightened me on how to better deal with the pipes. An emergency kit will certainly be handy. Your site is very good and I saved it as my source of Diyarbakir solutions for projects and tasks around the house.

Is the contest still going on? No mention of when the drawing would take place. I would love to win this kit. I have a 60 year old ranch with original copper pipes. I know that some day they are going to be a problem. I think that it is important to learn a little bit about how to fix a leaky pipe.

Pipe fitting can be difficult sometimes. This guide shows me how easy it is to replace my pipes. The bathtub on the upstairs floor leaked down to the family room floor, and then down to the basement, so the bathtub is not being used at all.

Any suggestions you have would be appreciated. Watched your pinhole leak video…thanks. That will leave both hands available to work your project. Is that enough space? I try to do my own repairs to save. Awesome videos. My house was built in with copper pipes. I currently have a tiny pin hole leak I stumbled on while replacing light fixtures bulbs in basement ceiling.

This is my 2nd elbow pin hole leak that cause a big mess 4 years ago. Thanks for these helpful videos. Definitely I will use sharkbites they are very good for a quick nice and neat repair job , my house is more than years old I have been in my house for 9 years.

This leaky copper pipe is still leaking, this is our first leak and he does not know what to do. Ive seen this video today and you made it so easy. We can really use this kit like right now.

It will come handy. And if I do not win at least I can say thank you so very much for this video. Thank you. Great post with excellent photos. I appreciate great content that gets right to the point. You should put this together as an AMP story! This type of informational and useful media would be a hit. I am a renter and take care of my place as if I own it and do not wish to burden my landlord over trivial things that I have watched my father fix many times in my formative years.

This is the most likely cause of your pinhole leak in copper pipe. Should any of these conditions occur in your pipes, then the chemical reaction will eat away at the protective oxide coating insulating the inner pipes metal from the water running through them.

When this coating wears away completely in small places, then that small portion of the pipe is highly vulnerable to corrosion — hence, a pinhole leak forms. Physical contaminants such as sediment or heavy metals present in the water supply may wear away at the inside of your pipes as they pass through. Abnormally high water pressure may also scrape away the oxide coating of copper piping over time. It is unlikely but not impossible that your copper pipes are either of a poor quality or were improperly installed.

Damaged copper pipes may not possess the same resistance to corrosion as they should, which can lead to pinhole leaking and other problems. This is particularly likely if your pipes were only partially retrofitted into your home, ie: if your home uses both copper pipes and another type of metal for either piping or connective joints.

When two different metals interact, especially in a solvent like water, the resulting tension can wear away at both. In the case of copper pipes, this tension will wear away at the oxide coating inside your pipes, eventually leading to pinhole leaks. However, keep in mind that pinhole leaks are notoriously difficult to find. Make a second mark at the total recommended length. The puncture sits exactly halfway between the two marks.

Cut the damaged section from the pipe by cutting at each mark with a tubing cutter. Wrap emery cloth around one side of the cut pipe. Twist the cloth around the end of the pipe five to six times or until the end of the pipe is shiny.

Clean the other end of the pipe entering the opening with the emery cloth. Stick the angled deburring tool -- attached to the back of the tubing cutter -- around the inside of each cut end of the pipe. Twist the cutter back and forth until the inside of the pipe is free of burrs. Slide the depth gauge -- supplied with the repair kit -- over one end of the cut pipe.

Slide a marker around the end of the gauge to mark the pipe. Mark the depth on the other side of the pipe with the depth gauge and marker. The Click Fix is simple to install; click and heat. There is no pipe cutting required, which makes it particularly ideal when repairing a copper pipe in an awkward place.

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