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How to diagnose for cracks or condensation in 1/2" copper pipe bent 01-19-2007
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Posted by bent on January 21, 2007, 12:28 pm
Just in case this post is at the end of its life, a couple questions

I)
Can you RE-SOLDER a elbow joint? Can I reheat the joint? Can I add solder
to it? I've got a regular propane torch. Do I do the both sides at the
same time, kinda working back and forth. I'm assuming I just need to shut
off the main water supply, flush the toilet, and open the sink faucets.

II)
If I have access to the area of the elbow/pipe that has a crack can I fix it
with MAGIC PLUMBING TAPE? Is this type of product anywhere decent? If it
is condensation I wonder if this stuff could help with that?

I'm still at diagnosis stage. I still have to remove some kleenex. I'm
determining if its residual water (possibly wicking), or condensation. I'm
checking if I can get it dry. I have yet to run any water past it.



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Posted by Mike Marlow on January 21, 2007, 5:46 pm

> Just in case this post is at the end of its life, a couple questions
>
> I)
> Can you RE-SOLDER a elbow joint? Can I reheat the joint? Can I add solder
> to it? I've got a regular propane torch. Do I do the both sides at the
> same time, kinda working back and forth. I'm assuming I just need to shut
> off the main water supply, flush the toilet, and open the sink faucets.
>
> II)
> If I have access to the area of the elbow/pipe that has a crack can I fix
it
> with MAGIC PLUMBING TAPE? Is this type of product anywhere decent? If it
> is condensation I wonder if this stuff could help with that?
>
> I'm still at diagnosis stage. I still have to remove some kleenex. I'm
> determining if its residual water (possibly wicking), or condensation.
I'm
> checking if I can get it dry. I have yet to run any water past it.
>


I think you need to call a plumber.

--

-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net



Posted by bent on January 21, 2007, 7:37 pm

that was a yes or a no, and to whit quastiasn
>
> I think you need to call a plumber.
>
> --
>
> -Mike-
> mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net
>
>



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Posted by bent on January 21, 2007, 7:58 pm
I'm thinking the problem did not originate, but rather was only aggravated
an older minor problem that more than likely work hardened or fixed itslef
and never really became a problem. The thickness of the added tube
insulation is greater than the offset I caused when I "wired it up". It is
snugged up and squashed in.



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Posted by bent on January 21, 2007, 8:07 pm
who knows it may have always dripped


> I'm thinking the problem did not originate, but rather was only aggravated
> an older minor problem that more than likely work hardened or fixed itslef
> and never really became a problem. The thickness of the added tube
> insulation is greater than the offset I caused when I "wired it up". It
> is snugged up and squashed in.



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