How to fix a leaking water pipe in a tight space

“The internal shut-off valve (quarter-turn shut-off handle) to the outdoor spigots was closed all winter but clearly there was still a leak.”source ↗

“Is this something that I need to call right away for or should I wait for the ice to melt?”source ↗

“Hi, I cracked into a white PVC pipe about an inch in diameter. It didn’t immediately spew anything out like water or anything.”source ↗

“Edit: it’s our irrigation pipe for the yard. How do I go about fixing this? Is there any possible effect on any of the other water lines in our home?”source ↗

“Yup you’re looking at a leak in the kitchen ceiling from the upstairs toilet :D we are totally green…. Help 😭😭😭😭🥹🥹 I turned the water valve off to the toilet upstairs. Now what?!?!”source ↗

“Drains for sinks and laundry. From what I can tell the inflated bit is likely to be a cloth or sponge the last owners wrapped around the tube and sealed.”source ↗

“it does leak a drop or two a second.”source ↗

“A very small seep around the sewage clean out/drain pipe. I can see a small crack around the pipe in whatever they used to “seal” the plumbing pipe.”source ↗

“Not sure what product or work needs to be done to get ahead of this.”source ↗

“My first instinct is to just use some sort of sealant but not sure what product. Also worried that I’m just doing the idiot diy fix that doesn’t solve the issue.”source ↗

“My yard sprinkler system developed a leak. I dug it up to find what looks like a really poor prior repair.”source ↗

“I'm trying to decide what the best repair would be.”source ↗

“Sump pump pvc that shoots water to the outside has cracked. Right now my city is being bombarded with non stop rain so don't feel confident pulling out pvc from the house and making things worse.”source ↗

“What would be a temporary solution to get me through the coming days?”source ↗

“Ideally Id like to replace the elbow but it leads directly to the house with not much play room underneath, how should I tackle this once the stroms stop?”source ↗

“I’m pretty sure it’s developed a hairline crack that’s not visible to the naked eye because even with massive amounts of rain the water level is always at the same place.”source ↗

“Anyone have ideas on how to figure this out..and if the sealant is the best course of action?”source ↗

“Bay window roof flashing resealed twice + shingles replaced — still leaking into wall cavity under heavy rain.”source ↗

“Still leaks under heavy rain.”source ↗

“water comes out of the part circled in the pic! Could anyone help me as to why this would be leaking?”source ↗

“During the spring thaw (March/April), water comes into the basement from behind the electrical panel.”source ↗

“Water is coming in through the hydro conduit or around it.”source ↗

“To fix this problem, we believe that we need to dig up outside and reseal the hydro conduit. Is this a job for a handyman or electrician or both?”source ↗

“How do I fix a leak like this?”source ↗

“I sometimes notice drops of water and an almost trumpet like noise when turning on the tap sometimes.”source ↗

“Water line in the attic has a leak. What’s the best way to fix it? It’s right under the ductwork. Kinda in an uncomfortable stop to work in.”source ↗

“The house I grew up in started getting pinholes in the copper lines a few years ago. A new one would pop up every couple of months, then every month, then every few weeks.”source ↗

“I had the same situation in my house. After the 4th or 5th time, we just had the whole house replumbed.”source ↗

“Water company came out and said it was the main water line and he was responsible for fixing it.”source ↗

“Got some one out had to tear out a piece of the concrete driveway to find this. Turns out the builder used a shark bite on the main line going into the house.”source ↗

“Hi all I just accidentally cut through my PEX - C pipe while I was trying to swap my sink base Cabinet.”source ↗

“I have a new born and I’ve already spent so much this month so I can’t afford to hire a company to fix this for me at the moment.”source ↗

“I’m pretty handy and would appreciate any help or guidance on how to fix this.”source ↗

“After drywall removal, found nail holes in the stud, red circle in the picture. How to fix?”source ↗

“Twice now the line connected to the cold water pipe has popped off when turning on the regular faucet.”source ↗

“I truly don't know what I did incorrectly.”source ↗

“Is there a way to fix it without replacing again the entire tee and all reducers?”source ↗

“I noticed it yesterday, as I was installing the new faucet and rearranging the pipes. It leak just enough to wet the joint but not enough to form droplets.”source ↗

“I have water running out of the top connection & down the pipe.”source ↗

“When we run the garbage disposal, water sprays out aggressively.”source ↗

“Can I do anything to buy me a few years? We won’t live in the house for long and I’d prefer not to drop stupid cash on a fix”source ↗

“my issue is sewer flies in the backyard and house insurance says bellies are normal and wont cover it. it clogs maybe every 2 years or so. repair the belly 20 ft or so? replace the whole line? do nothing?”source ↗

“I have cutting out chip board to replace and I have slightly damaged the pipe, and want to ask for advice if this lasts or need to be redone ?”source ↗

“Getting leaks at the threads after 4 wraps and very tight I don't wanna strip anythig.”source ↗

“I just discovered today that there is a hole in the copper drain pipe right before it transitions to cast iron and exits the foundation.”source ↗

“I'm trying to figure out what would be a good temporary fix until I can have all of this replaced in a week or two.”source ↗

“Noticed waterstain in kitchen ceiling”source ↗

“Lifted floorboard today, seems a solder joint has failed.”source ↗

“My concern is if it's bad quality soldering these pipes are chased into walls all around the house which could be future landmines”source ↗

“The vanity plumbing is leaking where the black PVC meets the white PVC. He has already come once to “fix it.” It’s still leaking.”source ↗

“Just installed a bidet on my toilet and I caused this leak here.”source ↗

“Hot side nipple coming out of the wall. What is the cause of this buildup? The heater was installed 7 yrs ago. Supply lines are copper.”source ↗

“Discovered this under my bathroom sink last night... the hole is in the part of the pipe that goes into the wall (picture is looking up from below), so I can't simply replace a segment of the trap. Nor does this look like something that would be amenable to a clamp repair.”source ↗

“Is this a plumber's putty situation, or do I need to do something more involved if I want a durable fix? I'm comfortable with some handyman-type work but ripping pipe out of the wall is beyond my comfort level.”source ↗

“I was pulling weeds in my front yard yesterday when I notice this leak out of the water pipe that is where our water comes in from the city.”source ↗

“Is this something fixable on my own? Or will I need to call a plumber?”source ↗

“I seem to have a pretty steady leak of about .2gpm coming from this pvc coupling right past my main water line meter going towards my house.”source ↗

“The drainage pipe has broken off where it passes through the foundation wall.”source ↗

“the portion of pipe on the exterior side of the wall has settled and is now approximately 1" lower than the section embedded within the wall.”source ↗

“recently started leaking from black nut”source ↗

“2 months ago I noticed that the copper pipe was dripping but didn’t think anything of it”source ↗

“Recently I noticed that a small bottom portion of the tank and both ends of the copper piper are rusting suggesting that the leak is more consistent than I thought.”source ↗

“I want to tell the landlord about this, but my wife thinks we have been bothering them too much, concerned that they may tell us to take everything out of the basement”source ↗

“Before I try to push my point again I just wanted to ask everyone how bad is this, and how soon should I tell the landlord?”source ↗

“The problem is my dad *refuses* to shut off the boiler or anything else and said I gotta wait til the morning (it's 2 AM right now). Can't touch anything myself or he'll get in a fit.”source ↗

“Room was instantly flooded with yellow water. Put a towel at the leak. Been trying to vacuum out the water. I have a fan on too. But it's leaking too fast for the vacuum to really do anything.”source ↗

“Is this the pilot access valve or t and p valve?”source ↗

“Is this diy fixable?”source ↗

“They just shoved a PVC pipe into a lead pipe with a rubber liner and caulked around it the caulking failed and now it's leaking again looking for ideas on how to fix it”source ↗

“Tenant left the home and said there was a small leak. Not sure if this is something I can fix myself or call handyman/plumber. What is the thing inserted inside the faucet?”source ↗

“Our sprinker system broke at this connection. It was just a coupler between the main pipe and the valve.”source ↗

“I can't get enough space between the valve and the main pipe to screw in a coupler as well as fitting the coupler over the pipe.”source ↗

“Here’s the kicker: it’s tucked away in a spot where I physically can’t get a standard wrench or tool onto it without tearing out the wall.”source ↗

“It's soo tight right now, not gorilla, but tighter than expected.”source ↗

“Hello new homeowner and looking for advice. I have a leaky solder joint on a copper drain pipe (not pressurized) and was wondering if jb water weld would be able to stop the leak or what the best options is. Is it worth getting a plumber out to fix it or can I try jb water weld first?”source ↗

“Installed new unit myself, worked well for a month. I discovered a slow leak yesterday, I tried to get as much of this off as I could, retaped it, leaked again.”source ↗

“Guy who maintains our water said if this joint keeps dripping (middle$ we can replace with pvc so it has a seal.”source ↗

“It’s still dripping and accumulating water (see second photo.”source ↗

“The place where the pipe joins the left filter is also leaking slowly.”source ↗

“Is this an easy DIY job where I grab a sealant of some kind (what kind?) or do I need it fixed?”source ↗

“The truth is, you need to replace that entire pipe.”source ↗

“I noticed this drain pipe dripping from the threaded fitting after the 90.”source ↗

“not a plumber but if you turn the water off and drain as much water as you can, especially at this point, you should be able to heat the joint with a torch to remove the pipe from the fitting and the clean (very well) and resolder the joint.”source ↗

“I noticed a pool of water and then this.. I just moved into this apartment and have had a multitude of issues with the rental company already. Is this something I can fix myself so I don’t have to involve the rental company and their shenanigans? TIA.”source ↗

“P trap(the p shaped pipe) rusted out need replacement and evaluation the pipe it connect to”source ↗

“It’s a stainless p trap and it’s busted. Take the pieces to the hardware and you should be able to find replacements.”source ↗

“I recently moved into a new home and the kitchen sink leaks a small amount of water throughout the day when not in use.”source ↗

“It's primarily coming from the area near the top where the blue line is.”source ↗

“I've tried tightening it as much as I can but there's still drops coming through.”source ↗

“I foolishly removed the wire to get a better look at the situation, and now the pipe is leaking when I check the tap.”source ↗

“The white transition fitting has been replaced 3 times, already. It will be will be good for a month or two and then have a small crack with a leak.”source ↗

“I took the p trap out to see where the leak was but I don’t know how to stop water coming out from the black pipe”source ↗

“I took the p trap out to see where the water was coming from”source ↗

“I know the general consensus is to replace this, but I'm kinda pissed off because it's a year old Kohler Triton kitchen faucet (model 7825-K-CP) and I already can't find a replacement spout. Any idea what would be the best way to patch this? Some kind of epoxy?”source ↗

“Update - they said the part is discontinued, and they won't replace it because the seller I purchased it from wasn't an authorized seller even though it was new in box at the time.”source ↗

“Now I'm just wondering if if should be a spot repair. Or if I should shove the dirt back on top and call it a day.”source ↗

“Not sure what the heck this metal pipe is.”source ↗

“Got a new faucet and water install as soon as I turn in the line it leaks from ours bolt. Does this mean the connection is not fixable?”source ↗

“Took off teflon and still leaking”source ↗

“I just can seem to get a good seal on the threads, I keep having leaks, it’s a male pvc to female metal threads, I’ve used teflon tape, I’ve put compound on it as well, and finally I’ve tried waterweld as a my last resort around the edges and it didn’t work.”source ↗

“Not a plumber but the top piece is not connected and was being held up by the garbage disposal.”source ↗

“I was planning on at least replacing the flanged drain pipe with a longer one temporarily as we're getting ready for a kitchen remodel anyway”source ↗

“This was my FOURTH try at doing this myself.”source ↗

“All of the joints I have installed are holding up fine, only leaks I'm having are at the threads of the valve body.”source ↗

“I'm just about out of ideas on what to do next.”source ↗

“Found a small leak on my main line out to septic. Looks like the top section was already repaired in the past. All other sections I can see look fine.”source ↗

“We recently purchased the house and already spent on repairs. Not sure what I am going to do.”source ↗

“That is the one area that my husband is having trouble with. It is leaking slightly and he needs to fix it before proceeding.”source ↗

“When I turn off the water, of course nothing leaks but after I turned the water on and flush it it starts leaking. Is this a simple fix or something a professional will have to do?”source ↗

“I don't know much about a toilet and also my Nan's sink is low on the cold water but that's a separate issue lol. Can you link me to the parts I need and is it an easy job a non-plumber can do?”source ↗

“Can I use Flex Seal: Power Puddy as temporary fix till i replace this old Poly-B pipe?”source ↗

“Uuhhg, was trying avoid a trip to the store today lol. Oh well”source ↗

“I believe this is a water line to the outside faucet. It has been 6 hours and has not leaked. Thoughts on what to do?”source ↗

“There doesn’t seem to be any movement. I also don’t have any tools so I would need to call a plumber”source ↗

“The hole is only an inch and a half so it would need to be opened up more. I would need to call a plumber either way as I don’t have the tools or experience.”source ↗

“Now that it’s back on we’re seeing water is leaking slowly from a section or two in the water valve outside of my house.”source ↗

“I recently discovered that it is leaking by the threads of the spigot.”source ↗

“The spigot did not seem screwed in all the way, so I screwed it in a little tighter which has helped with the the leaking it appears but now my spigot is sitting crooked outside.”source ↗

“So the red pipe bottom row second from the end (has the yellow/blue thing around it) is dripping very slowly. Maybe 1 drop a minute.”source ↗

“No idea what’s going on here, I used to think I understood plumbing. What is this and how would someone go about fixing it?”source ↗

“This entire setup is an unknown to me so I don’t want to just go turning stuff.”source ↗

“Or would it be better to just put a bowl under it and wait?”source ↗

“How do I fix this without having to mess with the main line?”source ↗

“Just discovered that my water heater is leaking from this fitting... how do I approach fixing this?”source ↗

“Just looking to avoid having to sweat on a new fitting in if I can, hoping I can just tighten something up”source ↗

“Hot water heater got replaced by plumber today as soon as the water supply to the house got turned back on a pipe in the wall busted.”source ↗

“When the water supply got turned on again for the second time another pipe in the wall busted.”source ↗

“I am so worried it’s going to happen again at a time we aren’t here to quickly react to it.”source ↗

“Is this leak possible to fix without cutting open the exterior wall of the house”source ↗

“There is a pinhole leak right underneath the floorboards in the pipe for this radiator.”source ↗

“A plumber told me to fix this we would need to cut open a hole in an exterior wall so he could have access to the pipe. Is this true?”source ↗

“Directly under this sink is some gray plastic pipe that is joined to the rest of the black pipes with this plastic screw on nut(?) This is where it leaks.”source ↗

“The nut (?) unscrews easily but I can't lift it up the gray pipe. It feels like it skips on the last thread.”source ↗

“*** the leak is front the top of the nut (?) Not coming from the threads.”source ↗

“Sadly it’s just past the meter on our side.”source ↗

“I have zero experience in such things but if i get a plumber my wife will think i am a pussy”source ↗

“I did 3-4 wraps, never used pipe dope before but I can run out”source ↗

“Good point, I'll try it without. How tight should it be?”source ↗

“I’m not sure if it’s CPVC or PVC, but this happened to my dad before and he used this cement (or like a green one that’s heavy duty I think?) and it worked fine for years”source ↗

“This part highlighted keeps leaking. We tried replacing the washer and added teflon tape around the thread but no dice.”source ↗

“Somebody kicked it and broke the pink pipe attached to the one underground.”source ↗

“Is there an easy way to take that off? I kinda don’t want to replace the white part.”source ↗

“Should i replace with a regular galvanized?”source ↗

“Not shark bite supply line. What type of nipple should i use to replace this one? Regular galvanized?”source ↗

“This is the cold side. Some rust buildup”source ↗

“Upon connecting the feed water valve, we've noticed that for some reason it is leaking water from under the nut as shown in the red circled area.. there's a seal inside the nut and we used plumbers tape but for the life of us we just cannot get it to stop leaking from under it!”source ↗

“So I have a pipe in the wall next to my water heater that was spraying hot water, ( fogged up my glasses as soon as I checked the garage) it made a tiny hole that it was spraying water from ( i made it bigger to find it, the drywall was very weak) should I just use electrical tape to seal it until I can get a plumber?”source ↗

“I've got a 1" iron pipe with a t-joint that's leaking from around one of the threads.”source ↗

“the other end of the pipe is cemented through a wall and will take a jackhammer to remove so I can't just rethread or tighten the joint.”source ↗

“I've tried JB Waterweld and a silicone wrap, neither of which seems to slow down the leak at all.”source ↗

“Leaving a gas station, our drain line got caught on a hump in the concrete exit lane. I didn't realize until we got to the campground that it broke my ABS gray tank drain line.”source ↗

“I'm familiar with how to cut PVC or ABS lines and glue in new sections, but this break is in the middle of a curved elbow, and I can't figure out where to cut and patch.”source ↗

“Do I have any repair options that don't involve cutting and fitting in a new section?”source ↗

“Not sure if this is done right, it has a Zurn cage around this cast iron fitting and outside of 4”x6” holds water.”source ↗

“I have another video that shows it leaking from the shower arm connection so I don't think it's the ball joint but I'll check again”source ↗

“It's leaking from the connection to the arm, I checked and have another video showing the water coming out from the top of the connection to the arm”source ↗

“noticed that my water heater has water pulling up around the cold water intake on top. It’s not a steady flow leaking out, and based on the watermarks on the tank it’s probably been happening for a while. Any idea what would be causing this?”source ↗

“Hot water is coming from that wall and bubbling out. I didn’t notice it until today and has now shut off the water immediately.”source ↗

“Gonna have to cut out the sheet rock on the other side and cut out that section and glue a new one in.”source ↗

“The pipe meeting the garbage disposal discharge leaks water if I run the garbage disposal while its full of water.”source ↗

“The left shut off valve is leaking from the nut, and water is leaking from skirting as well. I have turned off the water to my whole house. How do I fix this asap”source ↗

“Can l just put two layers of ABS cement (or expoxy?)on top of it?”source ↗

“I wouldn't trust just layering cement or epoxy over the top of a puncture like that. Even if it holds for a while, you're just hiding the problem inside the wall. The proper fix is cutting out that section and coupling in a new piece.”source ↗

“Sump pump bit it today, so I replaced it, including changing the check valve. I also secured the riser, which had somehow been left unsecured by the previous owners.”source ↗

“In the process, of course, the weight of the water disrupted the old glued joints, causing them to leak slightly. Part of the problem is that these double 90's are putting strain on the existing PVC.”source ↗

“I went to my basement and saw a big leak, I haven't been there in like a week. It's coming from a main line on an elbow joint that's corroded. I wrapped it up in cloth and a pot below to deal with it until the morning. It's also a very slow drip so I ordered plumbers tape. Any tips until I get professional out here?”source ↗

“It isn't damp”source ↗

“It’s our sewer pipe , not sure if that answers your question.”source ↗

“That’s a leak sealed shut with rust. It will leak again. Only a matter of time.”source ↗

“Found an active leak coming from a corroded solder joint where a 1.5" copper drain enters the main waste stack.”source ↗

“What’s the best way to remediate this?”source ↗

“I just noticed a small leak dripping from the connection of the main shutoff valve. Is this something I would be able to fix myself? Or something I would need to get the city to temporarily shut off the water from outside my house?”source ↗

“It's coming from the small valve just right side of the gas control. Is that the drain valve?”source ↗

“How do they get to it because it’s between two cabinets. Sorry for the stupid question but I just don’t know lol. Can the plumber remove cabinets when there is a piece of wood in the way”source ↗

“What pipe is this though?”source ↗

“That corrosion at the base is the real headache. Once it's eaten through enough to drip, the whole section usually needs cutting out and replacing, not just a patch job.”source ↗

“You’re saying this section should be replaced with galv material?”source ↗

“Clean it up real good and put seal all on it . Just a temp fix tho”source ↗

“Made by that screw? Is the screw necessary? If you can get it dry and clean, and keep it long enough for a patch to cure you can use epoxy.”source ↗

“Found a water spot on ceiling. I found the joint which looks like it’s been leaking for awhile. I have soldered an elbow copper pipe once before with no issue . The T is 1 inch reduced where leak is. Will i need to cut T out or is there a way to remove pipe from leaking end with a piece of pipe and coupler without damaging the T?”source ↗

“Chromed brass p trap has been rotted through by acidic water and waste. Replace with pvc”source ↗

“Metal p- traps eventually rot out. You need to replace it.”source ↗

“My sink has been clogging for a while now but once i replaced my garbage disposal there’s been a leak.”source ↗

“I used draino and snaked it but only minimal gunk and the problem persists.”source ↗

“So got this pipe leaking only drips at the moment and the water that comes out of it is clear not sure what it is but would it be safe to either replace the tap or put sealant around it ourselves”source ↗

“When the plumbers went out to do the pipe replacement, they also discovered that our drain pipes slope upward instead of down (possibly due to the house settling).”source ↗

“Fixing that would be a significantly more expensive and time-consuming process. What variables should we take into consideration before deciding to move forward with adding that onto the bill?”source ↗

“I'm still getting a leak from every joint essentially”source ↗

“Hello there! So yesterday I accidentally pulled on the spigot outside too hard and it disconnected the pvc pipe that supplies water to it in the crawlspace of my house.”source ↗

“This elbow (and the tee below it) started leaking. Nothing major but obviously needs to be fixed. However, I’m not sure what type of fitting this is.”source ↗

“Still leaks a bit. Not sure what else to do - any suggestions?”source ↗

“My valve is leaking but I think I broke the steam by turn the water back on to my hot water tank. Can I rebuild this? Or do I have to replace this?”source ↗

“Hello all, I patched this leak until next spring when I pull all of the poly up and replace it. Did I do an ok job?”source ↗

“Cut the basement bathroom ceiling open to deal with the spot on it.”source ↗

“is this a drain down 4 hours job or a call a pro solder job?”source ↗

“Should I be worried about that previous pressure and the old rough, possible issues like this?”source ↗

“Blue one is repair but it still leaks. Old connection is probably 24 years old and leaked. It took a lot of manual digging to find out where leak is.”source ↗

“How bad is it ?”source ↗

“We turned off the water WHILE wife was taking the video. Y’all can stop laughing now.”source ↗

“My dishwasher is leaking where the water enters the tub (water inlet). I assume I need to replace the seal, but I'm not sure how. Can anyone help me?”source ↗

“Never had any issues with the boiler but I just noticed the leaking a couple days ago. PSI is normal. All the valves are in the right positions. What could be causing this? Please help!”source ↗

“I just noticed a leak from a elbow on my furnace.”source ↗

“Water is coming from inside the pipe, not the ceiling.”source ↗

“Do I need to call a roofer or hvac?”source ↗

“I can’t tell if the water is from inside the handler or from condensation because the handler leaks cold air where the tape is.”source ↗

“now I’m trying to turn it back on and it keeps leaking water it’s not a crazy amount but it’s still enough to fill a towel should I be concerned and is there a way I can fix it. - also it’s only leaking when I turn the valve to the left and still leaks a bit when I turn it to the right.”source ↗

“Roof replaced 3 years ago. 1 month after replacement this circled area started leaking”source ↗

“Now, 3 years later, same leak, same place.”source ↗

“They have a labor warranty and said they'll come take a look at it but said there's not much they can do except re-tar and "it's just one of those things youre going to have to maintain every few years".”source ↗

“Super heavy rains this AM noticed a bead of water coming from this pipe which drains under my master bath.”source ↗

“Thinking it may be a boot/vent I had done when I got a new roof this past April? Worth reaching out to the roofing company?”source ↗

“Now, years later, the caulking breaks, and water seeps down and stays in the foam between the flashing and the deck board.”source ↗

“The tub faucets leaks. And if I pull up the diverter(which is attached to the top of faucet) so that the water goes to the shower head, then the showerhead starts leaking.”source ↗

“I live in an apartment, and I already asked the landlord to let me know where the shutoff switch is, and I can fix it.”source ↗

“He doesn’t even know and expects me to call the water company in order to figure out where the shut off switch is.”source ↗

“Just wondering if the problem is an old and used diverter that is worn out.”source ↗

“I know I can fix it myself, just want to make sure it’s ok to take off the tub faucet as long as I don’t try to take off what’s behind the wall.”source ↗

“a cement truck parked over our water line and broke it.”source ↗

“The problem is that the waterlines between my property and my neighbors' are stacked on each other's and the line is very inflexible.”source ↗

“I tried to use that telescoping adapter, but there's not enough clearance between my line and my neighbors.”source ↗

“I tried to create this loop, but the pressure on the line causes the joints to bust.”source ↗

“This will be the third day of no water, I want to get it fixed but I don't want to bury this hole and lay down asphalt on a half-assed solution.”source ↗

“I broke an underground line. I dont need it. Im going to cap it. But its now broken. And the piece is to small to hold the cap on.”source ↗

“I acknowledge that the rubber is cracked , old truck. What’s the best way to fix?”source ↗