View Full Version : I have 5 pinhole leaks coming from the water main, is there a temporary fix?
lalamilloy
Oct 28, 2010, 07:50 PM
ballengerb1
Oct 28, 2010, 07:59 PM
What kind of pipe and can you shut off the supple at the street?
speedball1
Oct 29, 2010, 06:35 AM
I'm going to assume that you have copper piping . There is no temporary fix. The faulty section must be rewplaced. But now you must locate the source of the problem.
Pinhole leaks are caused by electrolysis. Current from your house electrical system is bleeding back to ground through the plumbing system. You'll need a plumber to replace the faulty section of pipe and a electrician to locate and repair the short. Good luck, Tom
ballengerb1
Oct 29, 2010, 03:25 PM
Lala, unless you comer back and answer some questions we won't be able to help further
Milo Dolezal
Oct 30, 2010, 08:11 AM
5 pin holes indicate entire pipe is going bad. It may be more economical to replace the entire main line since chances are you will be repairing another pin hole leak(s) pretty soon.