Putting a temporary patch on a pipe is actually a quick and easy fix. All you need is some rubber gasket material and a hose clamp, which can be bought at any hardware store. Simply wrap the rubber material on top of the pipe around the leak to seal it until it can be repaired.

Keep in mind that this is only a temporary fix, ask any Dayton plumber, believe me we know from experience. Typically, a leak is a symptom that the section of piping is ready to fail. Holes in piping can develop for a number of reasons. One reason can be due to the type of water running through the pipe, if it is more acidic it will begin to eat small holes through the pipe. Another cause can be the plumber who installed it, they may not have properly debured the pipe when they cut it. This causes the water to swirl like a tornado, which over time removes the protective copper layer and ultimately eats a hole through the pipe. High water pressure can eat a hole through a pipe over time as well.  

Repairing a pipe when it has a leak is an essential plumbing repair. A leak should not be ignored and should be dealt with immediately to prevent future potential problems. If a problem were to arise, the Dayton plumbers of Roto-Rooter are always available to assist.

For more plumbing advice visit our Web site's Ask the Plumber section or call 1-800-GET-ROTO for 24 hour Dayton plumbing assistance from licensed plumbing specialists. 
 

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