Plumbing Advice?

[PetrolTed]

I have a leaking bath tap. It's leaking where it joins the pipe. Just a trickle, a few drops but over time it's left us with a damp patch.

The pipe isn't easily accessible so even getting a spanner to it is tricky.

Is there any sort of bodge (I mean emergency repair kit) that allows me to wrap some magic bandage around it and just seal the whole thing up rather than try and dismantle it?

[TheDarkSide]

Silicone sealant. You'll need to dry the pipe out before application and leave it to cure before you turn the water back on, but it should see you through.

[simpo two]

Bodge but a goodun: turn the water off and dry the area thoroughly. Degrease with meths. Then coat the affected area liberally with Araldite and leave to set.

By Simpo Two, author of 'Plumbing with Araldite'

[NiceCupOfTea]

Or, turn the water off, unscrew tap, use that tape stuff that seals, and put the tap back on. Worked with our washing machine.

[PetrolTed]

Thanks. A trip out in the morning then.

[mybrainhurts]

You could dismantle the house, do a proper repair, then build the house up round the bath again.

I understand those TVR chappies are well versed in such activities....

[PetrolTed]

NiceCupOfTea said:

Or, turn the water off, unscrew tap, use that tape stuff that seals, and put the tap back on. Worked with our washing machine.

Yep, got PTFE tape but getting the tap off is next to impossible (plumber had to take the toilet out to put the taps on a couple of years back).

[vixpy1]

Yep.. Araldite will sort it

[lazyitus]

Ted, if you screw the tap to the left as hard as possible, will your bedside lamp come on?

[moleamol]

simpo two said:

Bodge but a goodun: turn the water off and dry the area thoroughly. Degrease with meths. Then coat the affected area liberally with Araldite and leave to set. By Simpo Two, author of 'Plumbing with Araldite'

Then maybe cover with waterproof 'Duck' tape for extra assurance. As long as what you try to seal is dry, it seems to work well.

[mybrainhurts]

PetrolTed said:

Yep, got PTFE tape but getting the tap off is next to impossible (plumber had to take the toilet out to put the taps on a couple of years back).

Have you checked to see if he's still under there...?

[Shake me up Judy]

Not sure silicon will work in this application because it would be trying to maintain mains pressure. Aralidite (epoxy resin) is a much better idea. Make sure all is dry and a degrease is a good idea too. Leave at least 12hours to cure and don't apply sparingly.

[vixpy1]

lazyitus said:

Ted, if you screw the tap to the left as hard as possible, will your bedside lamp come on?

I tried that once, blew up one of my neibours houses.. , or did i solved third world debt

[matchless]

have you tried just "nipping" up the compression nut as they do come loose over time with turning the tap on and off

[gtr-gaz]

simpo two said:

Bodge but a goodun: turn the water off and dry the area thoroughly. Degrease with meths. Then coat the affected area liberally with Araldite and leave to set. By Simpo Two, author of 'Plumbing with Araldite'

Ah, Simpo, have missed your invaluable plumbing advice these past few weeks

[UpTheIron]

PetrolTed said:

NiceCupOfTea said: Or, turn the water off, unscrew tap, use that tape stuff that seals, and put the tap back on. Worked with our washing machine. Yep, got PTFE tape but getting the tap off is next to impossible (plumber had to take the toilet out to put the taps on a couple of years back).

Removal and refit of a toilet is not a big job...honest!

[vixpy1]

UpTheIron said:

Removal and refit of a toilet is not a big job...honest!

Its a crap one though

[UpTheIron]

And how did I know you would reply to that

[greenv8s]

Bucket of radseal in the header tank?





Sorry, I only do cars.

[srebbe64]

I have a principle which has served me well over the years - never touch anthing which has either electricity or water flowing through it.

On another, possibly related, matter is the PH server sitting in a room below the bathroom?