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How to fix a leaky pipe has never been easier since the Shark bite fittings hit the piping repair industry. Every homeowner in the world can now address their plumbing pipes as if they just got a plumbers license from the state or country they own their own house or rental property in. It’s no secret or magic pill to be ingested, truth be known these relatively new and inexpensive little gems are just like snapping Lego’s together, just as you did when you were a kid.
The best thing about Shark bite fittings, is they will help you stop any leak in any pipe, in any area of the world. Whether it be Pex tubing or copper tubing or even PVC plumbing with 2 quick cuts and 2 even quicker snaps together , can stop any plumbing leak anywhere.
Pex tubing is not used in the west like copper tubing because of the warmer climates, but these non sweat , no plumbing experience needed, DIY tools are applied, all things are possible. It does not matter where in the wall the water line repair is necessary , It won’t make a difference if they are leaking in the concrete or under the slab, plumbing pipes can be fixed, Sharkbite plumbing fittings can stop the steady drip drip drip of water wasting usage and or water damage that can be avoided.
The water heater needs a supply water line to heat and distribute hot water to any bathroom or kitchen in every home across the world. Many of these water supply lines are buried and not seen until, there is a sign of water damage. These water supply pipes are easily repairable. Once You have the knowledge and lose the fear of believing “I Can’t” ….. until you have done your homework , the fear exits faster than How can I Repair a plumbing pipe! As the thought turns to “I easily CAN!” Have a fantastic and healthy Thanksgiving Day !!
In determining a leak in your system, the only absolute sure way for a decision to be made here, is to go straight to the source. The water service meter to your house monitors every drop that passes the gauge. When pouring a concrete slab foundation, the plumbing lines are trenched and placed in the ground prior to the concrete pour, as time progresses there is often several things that may have to occur or end up going wrong.
A visual inspection of the outside of your residence may aide in any abnormalities IE., wet areas near the exterior perimeters, higher than usual water bills, interior mold stench, warm places beneath the flooring etc. If you are experiencing any of these common issues, then before calling a plumbing contractor and getting invoiced for the trip, a final DIY leak test can be performed.
Turn off any and all appliances, dishwasher or washing machine. Check any and all the sinks faucets to be sure they are 100% in the off position. If any toilet is running because of needed repairs, then shut off their angle stop or (supply line) and if you are not alone then tell everyone else to please wait on flushing any toilets or washing any hands.
It is now time to find your water meter, typically on or near the street or curb. In the front of the property and in the ground. If you are absolutely positive that all fixtures/machines and spigots are off then the meter should not be moving/counting or digitally calculating the city or counties water passing through it. Chances are that this has assisted you in DIY leak detection.
The water supply line that comes out of the wall or floor has a handle and when turned one way or the other will open or close and turn on or off the water to that particular plumbing fixture. The plumbing pipe coming out could be one of several types and depending on which type of plumbing repair pipe will dictate the type of angle stop is being used. Copper pipe typically being 1/2″ if not sweated on will be a compression fit angle stop.
Like the one to the right here, this large nut encompasses a washer inside and when slipped over the copper supply line, the washer will crimp around and seal itself onto the valve body, to then give you control over on/off and variable water pressure at the turn of the handle.
The angle stop on the left here is of a 1/2″ pipe threaded type and is common in any brass or galvanized pipe nipple application, theoretically both of these more used angle stops are of a mechanical based application that any person with 2 wrenches can put on or take off. The weekend DIY warrior need only one voice in their heads to reassure them they can DIY plumbing repair.