Sooner or later, most homeowners or business owners are going to experience a leaking water pipe. In some cases, the pipe will still have water in it. So, how does someone stop a leaking pipe with water in it and how do they go about fixing it? Here’s how to do it.
Stopping A Leaking Pipe With Water In It
The first thing that needs to be done is to turn the water supply off. There are two ways to do this, with one being locating the water valve on the pipe. The valve can be turned to stop water from flowing through the pipe. Another way to do it is by turning off the main water supply, which will stop water from flowing through all pipes.
Draining the taps is another way to stop a leaking pipe that has water in it. This requires a bit more work, but it is relatively easy to do. All a person needs to do is turn on the taps that are connected by the leaking pipe. Eventually, water should stop coming out of the taps, and when this happens it means the pipe has been drained.
Also, use a towel to dry off the pipe. In order to protect the floor, cover it with a towel or paper towels. This will ensure the flooring won’t become too wet or get damaged.
Determine The Cause Of The Leak
Once the leak has been stopped, the next step is to determine the cause of the leak. In many cases, a loose joint is the cause of the problem. If this is the case, the joints will need to be tightened, which can be done either by hand or with a wrench.
The other cause for the leak could be that the pipe is split or cracked, both of which can be caused by corrosion. If the crack or split isn’t that severe, then it should be an easy fix. However, if it’s severe, then the pipe will likely need to be replaced.
Fixing The Leak
There are several ways to fix a leaking pipe. First, one can seal it off with tape or a specialty paste. Both of these are only temporary fixes and how long they will work depends on the quality of the paste or the tape, as well as how severe the leak is.
If patching the leak doesn’t work, then the pipe will need to be replaced. This involves cutting off or removing the pipe that is leaking and then replacing it with a new pipe. Depending on the type of pipe, the pipe might need to be welded into place. However, many plumbing installations use pipes that can be easily removed via loosening the joints and then new pipes can be installed by setting them in place and tightening the joints.
Why Contact A Professional
A professional will detect where the leak is coming from. They will fix the pipe in a timely manner, and the job will be done properly. That is why you should contact a professional for this type of job.
Sealants and pastes offer a temporary solution. Repairing the pipe is the best way to solve the problem. All a person has to do is contact a professional to let them know more about their problem, and then they’ll produce a quote for the job.
Stopping a leaking pipe with water in it isn’t that difficult, but repairing it might not be as easy. Depending on how severe the leak is and the nature of the damage to the pipe, it might need to be completely replaced. If a business owner or homeowner suspects they have a leaking pipe, then they should try to stop it and then contact a professional to make the necessary repairs or replacements.
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