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pphilbin
Dec 28, 2008, 07:50 AM
I need to seal a tapped copper water pipe after I remove the tap and water tube. How do I seal the tapped tube?

massplumber2008
Dec 28, 2008, 08:03 AM
Only permanent solution is to leave the SADDLE VALVE in place (cap the 1/4" compression fitting) or you will need to cut the pipe at the tapping and use a sharkbite or gatorbite type of push coupling to connect the cut ends.

I recommend installing the coupling for best results!

These are available at all home supply stores today.

Let me know if need more...

MARK