How do you stop water leaking out of a pipe?

Answer 1

1- What kind of pipe Gas, water ,waste ? Water2- What type of material black steel, copper, brass, cast iron PVC, ABS, galvanized ? Cast iron3- Joints Soldered, welded ,threaded, glued, soldered, brazed, compression ,flaire , Caulked, No Hub , MJ? don't know

Answer 2

The water on the outside of the wall builds up until the hydrostatic pressure is great enough and the water then seeps through the block or enters where the floor and wall meet. This can be solved by using an above floor baseboard system to drain the water to a sump pump or drain. Waterproof.com has an above floor basement waterproofing system that you can install yourself for around $4 per foot.

Answer 3

Make sure you have gutters on the house and lead the water far enough away from the house. Make sure the ground around the house slopes away from the house. If you still get water in your basement it is caused by hydrostatic pressure. The water on the outside of the wall builds up until the hydrostatic pressure is great enough and the water then seeps through the block or enters where the floor and wall meet. This can be solved by using an above floor baseboard system to drain the water to a sump pump or drain. Waterproof.com has an above floor basement waterproofing system that you can install yourself for around $4 per foot.

Answer 4

First find the place where the pipe is leaking. next turn off the water to the house. Remove the section that is leaking. Go to your nearest home repair store and buy new pipes and fittings. Make sure you inquire if you will need any adhesives or sealants. Replace pipes. Turn water back on.

Answer 5

You will have to call a plumber. If you know where the water shutoff valve is, turn off the water.

Answer 6

1- Shut a valve2-Plug the pipe3-Cap the end1- Shut a valve2-Plug the pipe3-Cap the end