I cracked a water pipe ...
 

I was tightening some compression fittings to the water supply lines to the kitchen sink, and I think I cracked a soldered joint in the pipe about 12 inches down under the floor in the ceiling of the basement, just after the pipe comes out of a shut off valve. It just drips and I can shut the water off so that isn't a big deal.

My question is, is there an easy way to fix this, or do I have to get someone, or try to replace the copper pieces, sweat the joints etc.? Can I replace it with PVC, or flexible PEX tubing or something that would be easier?

Thank in advance for any suggestions.

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Be more careful with your bong. [img]/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img]

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Put a bucket under it.

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I was tightening some compression fittings to the water supply lines to the kitchen sink, and I think I cracked a soldered joint in the pipe about 12 inches down under the floor in the ceiling of the basement, just after the pipe comes out of a shut off valve. It just drips and I can shut the water off so that isn't a big deal.

My question is, is there an easy way to fix this, or do I have to get someone, or try to replace the copper pieces, sweat the joints etc.? Can I replace it with PVC, or flexible PEX tubing or something that would be easier?

Thank in advance for any suggestions.

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yes!

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Can I replace it with PVC?


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This would be a bad idea. When it comes to plumbing and your house you should avoid bandaids. If you have access to the pipe just repair with copper. You can buy everything you'll need for less than $40. If you don't think you can do it I'd advise hiring someone.

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If I cracked my bong, I'd just get another one. Plus I'm more careful with my bong than with my pipes. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

The leak is right over the washtub in the basement, so I don't need a bucket, just need to fix the pipe ... the one to the kitchen faucet. [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

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ah, the follies of over-torquing.

tighter does not necessarily = better [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

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The leak is right over the washtub in the basement, so I don't need a bucket, just need to fix the pipe...

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Why? Just let it drip in the washtub indefinitely. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

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duct tape

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Can I replace it with PVC?


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This would be a bad idea. When it comes to plumbing and your house you should avoid bandaids. If you have access to the pipe just repair with copper. You can buy everything you'll need for less than $40. If you don't think you can do it I'd advise hiring someone.

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This is true. Just cut the copper pipe below the break where it is easy to get at and solder, and solder in a new piece of pipe and joint. If you don't know what you're doing tho, you should probably just call someone.