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Post by aj on Apr 8, 2021 13:56:45 GMT
Hi. got a leaking central heating pipe. removed floor boards seems like a pinhole rubbing on joist causing leak. Wghat is the best way to fis it? how do you stop it from rubbing against joist? Many thanks
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Post by aj on Apr 8, 2021 14:15:56 GMT
Hi. got a leak. Removed floor boards. There is a leak on copper flow or return pipe not on a joint, its leaking where the joist has been notched out and the pipe has been rubbing against joist causing a pinhole which is leaking. What is the best way to fix it? how do you stop it from rubbing against joist? Many thanks
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Post by tomplum on Apr 8, 2021 14:37:03 GMT
use some felt in the notch so the pipe can move freely along it as it expands and contracts, it will also make the pipes quiet,  |
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Post by aj on Apr 8, 2021 14:55:12 GMT
what sort of felt tom? whats the best way to repair pipe?
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Post by dickpuller on Apr 8, 2021 16:30:05 GMT
A copper pipe would need to be cut & replaced AJ. It’ll be quite thin at the point it’s been rubbing, so two couplings a new piece of pipe.
Pop up a photo & that will help to clarify your problem👍👍
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Post by aj on Apr 8, 2021 16:42:48 GMT
can't upload photos dick for some reason it doesn't work. photos wont make it clear as it is a small pill hole on the underside of pipe which sits on top of notched joist.
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Post by aj on Apr 8, 2021 16:44:16 GMT
a couple of slip couplings dick?
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Post by tomplum on Apr 8, 2021 16:50:09 GMT
water in the pipe is going to be a problem aj, better to use push fit or compression cut a section out and have the joints away from the joist,
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Post by rocketmanbkk on Apr 8, 2021 16:50:41 GMT
Yes
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Post by DIYDafty on Apr 8, 2021 17:11:49 GMT
Compression under the floorboards? Blasphemy ! You should do what I do which is to open it up, drain every single tank and cylinder in the house, then put a wet vac on it and after 5 days when it is still dripping stuff some bread into it and snatch a really difficult and damp solder. Then fill up, wait for it to start piss water out the side of the fitting and repeat the process from step 1.   |
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Post by endfeed on Apr 8, 2021 17:15:35 GMT
 hese are handy for a d.i.y repair, slip up and down the pipe |
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Post by dickpuller on Apr 8, 2021 18:09:27 GMT
Good shout EF👍👍 That should do it.
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Post by tomplum on Apr 8, 2021 20:03:26 GMT
agreed, compression much better for a diyer, |
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Post by aj on Apr 8, 2021 20:44:09 GMT
only problem is the pipes aren't notched deep enough for compression and I don't want to alter pipes too much as i don t feel confident enough i just want to stop the leak, I have rang around for a plumber and nobody is prepared to come out apparently too busy. Even if i could repair it temporarily that would be great coz i can take out homeserve insurance and get them to do it.
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Post by DIYDafty on Apr 8, 2021 21:03:10 GMT
only problem is the pipes aren't notched deep enough for compression and I don't want to alter pipes too much as i don t feel confident enough i just want to stop the leak, I have rang around for a plumber and nobody is prepared to come out apparently too busy. Even if i could repair it temporarily that would be great coz i can take out homeserve insurance and get them to do it. Once you've cut away the section of pipe over your joist, can't you chisel out the notch a little bit more so it fits? |
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