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 ↗

“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 ↗

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

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

“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 ↗

“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 ↗

“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 ↗

“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 ↗

“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 ↗

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

“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 ↗

“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 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 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 ↗

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