scrapir
join:2003-12-20
Fond Du Lac, WI | Galvanized-Steel Pipe
I have a small pinhole in a drain pipe for my sink. Is there anyway to temp. fix it? The hole is on a bend in it also so I doubt the rubber hose and clamp method would work. |
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CCat
Purrplexity
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join:2005-12-06
Wonderland
1 edit | Very temp fix is smear some silicone caulk on the pinhole till you replace the trap.
Edit: And put a bucket under it.
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mityfowl
join:2000-11-06
Dallas, TX | reply to scrapir
JB Weld
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Langning
Premium
join:2003-04-28
Marlborough, MA | reply to scrapir
Why not replace the pipe? |
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scrapir
join:2003-12-20
Fond Du Lac, WI
| said by Langning  :Why not replace the pipe? I'm no plumber and the last time I had one to replace my tub trap the threads were stripped and he had to replace more then just the trap. Can you even by the galvanized-steel traps anymore? I think I'll try the silicone or jb weld. |
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Langning
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join:2003-04-28
Marlborough, MA
 ·Verizon FIOS
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Is this the J-shaped trap you want to fix? Get the plastic one and use compressed fittings. Very easy to do. I replaced a metal one at my parents' house with the plastic one at Home Depot.
The problem with patch a pin hole is that more pin hole(s) can and will develop. And you want to patch a patch later? |
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cowboyro
join:2000-10-11
Shelton, CT | reply to scrapir
If you have a pinhole leak now you'll have more soon... the pipe is corroded on the inside. Replacing a trap is a very easy DIY job. |
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cdru
Go Colts
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join:2003-05-14
Fort Wayne, IN | reply to scrapir
Sounds like a job for Billy Mays and Mighty Putty. |
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scrapir
join:2003-12-20
Fond Du Lac, WI
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I can just replace it with a plastic one? |
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Langning
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join:2003-04-28
Marlborough, MA
1 edit | Disconnect the J trap and bring it with you to Home Depot. Pickup a plastic one of same trap. And 1 roll of Teflon tape. It will be under $10.
When installing, hand tighten the lower threaded nut and the upper compressed ring/nut. |
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averagedude
join:2002-01-30
Mesa, AZ
 ·Cox HSI
1 edit | On drain piping (like in picture above) I prefer to use pipe dope.
Pipe dope putty can be found at home depot in small tooth paste sized tubes.
Never use pipe dope on the water side as it can cause all sorts of problems on new'er faucets and valves. All ways use Teflon tape for water pipes. |
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Langning
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join:2003-04-28
Marlborough, MA
·Verizon FIOS
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This is the part you want. Be sure top nut has a 1 1/2" compression ring inside (for the down pipe). The bottom nut should be attached and part of the trap (so to screw into your existing threaded pipe). Aubuchon Hardware lists it $5.29.
Don't buy the J-trap with top & bottom nut the same (compression) type. |
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robbin
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join:2000-09-21
Leander, TX | reply to scrapir
The trap which you pictured is NOT galvanized and you can buy one just like it if you want. |
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scrapir
join:2003-12-20
Fond Du Lac, WI | Thanks for the info I'll be going to the store tonight. Hope I can find a wrench big enough in my tool box.
Is it just steel pipe then? |
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Ken
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join:2003-06-16
Brownsburg, IN
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said by robbin :The trap which you pictured is NOT galvanized and you can buy one just like it if you want. Yep, looks like fine thread brass with a chrome finish. |
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flaughs2000
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join:2004-02-07
East Freedom, PA
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I bet its more that a pin hole and I agree that its brass and chrome pipe this pipe is very thin. I have found that the brass goes away from the inside of the pipe leaving a thin fragle chrome mess behind almost like an egg shell. Then some poor sucker comes along and bumps the trap and makes a wonderful mess. |
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