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Post by rocketmanbkk on Aug 14, 2018 14:35:21 GMT
Old man says he’s got a leak in concrete floor to rad. Concrete, parquet flooring then carpet.
Do these leak sealers work?
He’s not positive about floor being dug up. I don’t have infrared leak detection.
Any thoughts?
Cheers all
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Leak
Aug 14, 2018 15:26:34 GMT
Post by tomplum on Aug 14, 2018 15:26:34 GMT
repipe on the surface is the only real answer to that, leak sealer MIGHT buy some time, but eventually it will have to be done proper,
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Aug 14, 2018 15:45:09 GMT
repipe on the surface is the only real answer to that, leak sealer MIGHT buy some time, but eventually it will have to be done proper, I said repipe He’s saying just repipe to that rad. I said but the pipework will still be connected & thus a long deadleg, he doesn’t agree!!! |
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Post by battle1066 on Aug 14, 2018 16:14:50 GMT
Same as Tom for me - surface re-pipe.
I did the sealant in the system and it killed the boiler, it was a Vailiant Sine 18, so was worth the chance, as it was an old unit but really well made, there was more steel in that boiler than any modern car.
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Post by crowsfoot on Aug 14, 2018 19:35:26 GMT
Chopping up concrete hoping to find the leak is really a no no for a plumber.
You may find a leak and if your very lucky cut out that section of leaking pipe (with a huge struggle) then if you can get rid of all the water, you might just might be able to solder in a new section with a extremely high degree of difficulty.
However, there may be another leak down there followed by even another leak that you didn't come across, you may even make another leak yourself in your efforts to cut out that section of pipe that you found a leak on.
These are the problems that you get whilst trying to carry out this type of repair - go for a full re-pipe instead would also be my advice.
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Post by dickpuller on Aug 16, 2018 17:44:59 GMT
Sit down, listen & pay homage to the Master Plumber;
With concealed pipes in concrete; wet the floor surface with a mop, put the heating on full blast, the floor will dry above the pipes first, but where there’s a leak it’s dry in a cloud pattern, so, there’s your leak/leaks. More of the concrete is getting wet & Heating up👍👍
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Aug 16, 2018 18:12:34 GMT
Post by tomplum on Aug 16, 2018 18:12:34 GMT
Attachment Deletedwe are not worthy oh wize oneanother fantastic tip there from Sir Richard
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Post by endfeed on Aug 16, 2018 19:17:12 GMT
Sit down, listen & pay homage to the Master Plumber; With concealed pipes in concrete; wet the floor surface with a mop, put the heating on full blast, the floor will dry above the pipes first, but where there’s a leak it’s dry in a cloud pattern, so, there’s your leak/leaks. More of the concrete is getting wet & Heating up👍👍 your just showing off now,dick! Great tip👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 |
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Aug 17, 2018 11:51:48 GMT
Sit down, listen & pay homage to the Master Plumber; With concealed pipes in concrete; wet the floor surface with a mop, put the heating on full blast, the floor will dry above the pipes first, but where there’s a leak it’s dry in a cloud pattern, so, there’s your leak/leaks. More of the concrete is getting wet & Heating up👍👍 Cheers Dick I’m away now but will tell him in my return |
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Post by dickpuller on Aug 18, 2018 14:03:57 GMT
we are not worthy oh wize oneanother fantastic tip there from Sir Richard I’m the greatest Plumber ever Tom, but modesty restrains me from saying it, I carry the burden of greatness with a heavy heart & a fat wallet. |
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Post by Olive puller on Aug 18, 2018 15:11:15 GMT
Shame your cock isn't as big as your head.
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Post by dickpuller on Aug 19, 2018 6:30:51 GMT
Shame your cock isn't as big as your head. Well, I’ve had no complaints from your sister, you Gin soaked auld Bat!! |
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