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Plumbing Pipe Leak
Plumbing leaks are one of the most common home plumbing problems you'll find. These can range from simple pipe joint leaks that don't cause much damage, to major leaks that can ultimately end in a burst pipe or flooding. To fix a leak, the first thing you have to do is find out what kind of a leak it is. A leak in a pipe is very often the result of a corroded pipe. In such cases, it's best to replace the section all together instead of merely using a patch to stop the leak. In the case of a leaky joint, just tightening the joint will suffice.
There are temporary ways in which you can stop a leak while you wait for your plumber to arrive. Use a readymade patch kit to stop the leak. An epoxy paste also works well to control a leak until help arrives. If you don't have epoxy paste, simply wrap some water proof tape around the leak. Make sure that you dry the pipe completely before you beginning wrapping. You can also find compound sticks to stop tiny leaks temporarily. Cut out a piece of inner tube and begin wrapping around the pipe, starting about 6" from the leak. Stretch tightly as you continue to wrap. Then, tie a cord, and go backwards until you have wrapped the cord right around the tube strip. Finally, tie the cord tightly.
To fix leaky pipes, when you don't know the source of the leak, call a professional plumbing leak detection and repair service. These plumbers use special tools to detect the source of a leak. To know if you have a leaky pipe in the house, look for wet patches on the floors, walls and ceilings. Use our directory of professional plumbing leak specialists to find professional pipe leak detection plumbers in the Cary area. We connect you with licensed and qualified plumbers who have years of experience repairing plumbing leaks.