JB Weld (2-part epoxy) has a tensile strength of almost 4000 psi and can withstand temperature at around 500 degrees F when properly cured.
It should be able to do it for your repair as long as you perform the proper surface preparation and wait for the recommended curing time before use to achieve maximum strength.
I don't know about the Lowe's product you mentioned.
From: "Ron Johnson l0c0l0b0@hotmail.com [DoIt_Yourself]" <DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com>
To: YahooGroup DIY <doit_yourself@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, August 11, 2014 12:12 PM
Subject: [DIY] Pipe repair
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.
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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