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    lauferein Posts: 22, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 5, 2008, 06:48 AM
    How to stop water pipe joint leak
    I installed a new water tank and had to use some of the old iron plumbing pipes which I could not disconnet (30 years of rusted joints). Now the joint between the old pipe and the new check valve has a minor leak, couple drops a minute.

    Is there any way to stop the leak without taking the whole connecting job over? Is there anything that I could buy to seal the pipe joint? I heard some time ago advertising on TV about some miracle putty that hardens and could be used to stop water leaks. Has anybody used it and knows where to get it?

    I would appreciate any help.
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    Feb 5, 2008, 08:01 AM
    I have tried the putty your talking about on the connections on my water pipes for my water heater, It didn't work for me. My suggestion would be to cut out that part of the line and put in new.I wish I would have went the extra step even though it's a hassle it was more trouble in the long run. Have A Great Day!
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    lauferein Posts: 22, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 5, 2008, 08:27 AM
    Thanks for the advice. Now 2 question:
    1, Where did you buy that putty?
    2, Did you ever cut 1" iron pie and how long did it take? That was my problem that I did not want to take the time to cut the 1" pipe, but probably I will do it in the future. Meanwhile I am enjoying water and hot shower after 2 months without it.
    Thanks again.
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    Feb 5, 2008, 09:27 AM
    I bought the putty at Home Depot, and no I have not cut 1" iron pie. Could'nt you use a pipe cutter for cutting iron pie? I have cut numerous kinds of pipe with a pipe cutter and it works very well.
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    Feb 5, 2008, 11:44 AM
    You're thinking of epoxy putty. Perhaps Jack dandy didn't apply it correctly. Click on; PlumbingSupply.com - Leak Repair Kit to check it out. Good luck. Tom
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    Feb 5, 2008, 11:52 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by speedball1
    You're thinking of epoxy putty. Perhaps Jack dandy didn't apply it correctly. Click on; PlumbingSupply.com - Leak Repair Kit to check it out. Good luck. Tom
    Just curious speedball, have you ever used epoxy putty? Did it work for you? Just wondering?Have a Gret Day!
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    Dec 21, 2010, 09:46 PM
    How about if u had a leakage and u had none of that stuff what do u do?
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    Dec 22, 2010, 05:17 AM

    Uzmamulla...

    You either go out and buy some OR you need to tell us more about the leak, OK? IS this a water pipe, a heat pipe or a waste pipe? Where is the leak at, a fitting or in the middle of the pipe? Here, we need more information to help.

    For best results take a minute and start a new thread so we can give you our fullest attention.

    Mark
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    Jul 3, 2012, 09:19 AM
    The easiest way to stop a water leak on a pipe, is by using the Leak Mate Tool
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