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12 August 2014

Re: [DIY] Pipe repair

 

I've used a putty before but in a different situation.  I had to jam my PVC kitchen trap pipe into the galvanized pipe that was in the wall (there were no threads in the galvanized pipe) and used the putty to seal up the edges.  Yes, definitely amateur hour and comedic material for any master plumbers out there.  It has worked with no problems thus far....but note that the out-pipe is under little pressure.  Not sure if your damaged pipe is a water line or sewer line.


On Mon, Aug 11, 2014 at 2:12 PM, Ron Johnson l0c0l0b0@hotmail.com [DoIt_Yourself] <DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
 

I found a hole in a galvanized "T" in the trailer we just bought.  Normally this wouldn't be a problem - I'd just remove two pipes and unscrew the "T", then replace it.  However, this is located next to a stud where on of the pipes go though.  I cannot access the rest of that line and can only access about a foot of the other lines.  I do not want to use a compression fitting as I may have to get to it later and the only way would be to cut open the kitchen floor.  Again.
 
Since this was caused by a cut, instead of rusting through, I was thinking of "J B Weld" or a product Lowe's sells where you soak a cloth in water for 20 seconds and wrap up the pipe, which wouldn't be easy, either, since it's next to the stud.  Has anyone had success in repairing a galvanized pipe with either of these? 
 
I've called a few welders who are reluctant to come out for a small job like this.  After all, it would just be a few beads of weld.
 
Any advice would be appreciated.


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