Leaking Pipes
A
higher than normal water bill might be your first
indication of a leaking pipe.
Or you might
hear the sound of running water even though all your
fixtures are turned off. When you suspect a leak,
check the fixtures first to make sure all the
faucets are tightly closed. Then go to the water
meter, if you have one. If the dial is moving,
you're losing water somewhere in the system.
Quick Fixes:
- Stick a pencil point into
the hole and break it off, then wrap the pipe
with electrician's tape. Smear some plumber's
epoxy repair putty over the tape to make sure it
doesn't leak. Let it set for half an hour and
turn the water back on.
- Wrap a piece of rubber (like
an old inner tube) around the pipe over the
hole, and then use a C clamp and small blocks of
wood to clamp the rubber wrap tightly in place.
If you have them, hose clamps around the rubber
covering the hole could also be used to keep
water from leaking.
- Don't have any old rubber
that can act as a repair? Cut a piece of garden
hose long enough to cover the hole in the pipe
plus two or three inches on each side. Slice the
garden hose lengthwise and position it over the
hole in the pipe. Once again, use hose clamps to
keep it in place and stop water from leaking.
Then, call one of our plumbing professionals out to
determine the cause of the problem and possibly
pinpoint where the leak is coming from with our high
efficiency water or gas leak detection equipment.
Or you may request for service by applying
on-line and save 15% off, or phone us, or email us
at
info@sugarbearplumbing.com.
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