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In houses with old heating systems where pipes are made of old materials you may encounter problems like rust and pipe leakage. You can try several other solutions against leaky pipes before replacing the whole system with copper piping

Start with locating the water leak. As a rule a pinhole leak shoots water in a stream. The water can be very hot, so examine the pipe carefully to avoid injury. After you find the leak, switch off the water supply in the house as well as the water main.

Next, open any faucet in the house to relieve water pressure. This is one of the most important things to do. Otherwise, while affixing the epoxy to plug the leak, the pressure will cause the epoxy to bubble, and you will have to start all over again.

Epoxy is an amazing substance. It is a combination of a liquid epoxy resin and hardener that creates a chemically inert plastic which is used as a filler, glue or coating of different mechanical properties. In pipe restoration it is the most appropriate substance to be used as glue, as it is as strong as PVC when it cures.

Later on buff the location of the leak with sandpaper in order to create a smoother surface for the epoxy to adhere to. Mix the epoxy and spread it over the leak. Although epoxy sets in about an hour, wait a little longer before turning on the water. After 2 or 3 hours your water leak repair should be complete.

So pipe restoration is not that difficult, assuming you know what you’re doing. And no need to call a plumber!

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