pinhole leak in water line

[tk369]

Water supply lines under stove were rubbing against a hard edge and developed pinhole leaks. I tried to wrap them with plumbers tape but it didn't hold. Real tight space, but i'd appreciate some of your ideas.

Thank you.

[mikebreeze]

I have not tried this stuff but Flex Seal, an 'as seen on TV' product, looks like it may work.

[nursecammy]

Just used a small amount of Flex Seal tape on a pipe under the kitchen sink until I can get to the store to replace one of the PVC pipes.
Worked great for a temporary fix!

[twinboat]

Cut the pipe at the hole and get a push fit ( Sharkbite ) coupling. Found at hardware stores, big box home stores and Amazon. Simple fix.

Any cronic slight leak from quick fixs will destroy the floor underlayment.

[fvstringpicker]

What TwinBoat said. Also comes in plastic/pvc.

[Plasticman]

Originally Posted by twinboat

Cut the pipe at the hole and get a push fit ( Sharkbite ) coupling. Found at hardware stores, big box home stores and Amazon. Simple fix.

Any cronic slight leak from quick fixs will destroy the floor underlayment.

I'm told these work great.

Rob

[mtofell]

Originally Posted by twinboat

Cut the pipe at the hole and get a push fit ( Sharkbite ) coupling. Found at hardware stores, big box home stores and Amazon. Simple fix.

Any cronic slight leak from quick fixs will destroy the floor underlayment.

Another vote for Sharkbite fittings.... these things are awesome.

[Gigattime]

Sharkbite is the way to go. You can also buy PEX tubing with the sharkbite and replace entire sections quickly and easily. YouTube sharkbites if you've never used them and you'll see how amazing they are.

I've used in S&B and they work flawlessly. They sell special lines designed for your S&B water heater now that make replacing a big tank water heater a 10 minute job.

[sonnyy13n]

Yup, works great! Best thing to come down the pike since tubless tires

[Winemaker2]

Yup work great.
They have a repair version that lets you slide onto one side then slide back onto the second. Helpful if limited flex in the line.
Have used them to repair copper at home.

[balvert]

Originally Posted by twinboat

Cut the pipe at the hole and get a push fit ( Sharkbite ) coupling. Found at hardware stores, big box home stores and Amazon. Simple fix.

Any cronic slight leak from quick fixs will destroy the floor underlayment.

Yup. What he said.

[fvstringpicker]

I recommend get a couple of water leak detectors and place under the sinks and on the floor. In addition to leaks, I've seen cases (daddy was a plumber) where faucets would turn on due to fluctuations in water pressure. Can happen when the faucet is turned off just enough to stop the flow during low pressure. Water can bypass the seal when it returns to normal and further forces the valve open. Could ruin your morning to wake up with the water on and the gray water take running over. (if the dump valve was closed) If it can happen with American Standard and Moen fixtures I know it can happen with bottom of the line plastic RV fixtures.
The alarms can be had at home cheapo or lowes for $12 bucks and change.

[Busskipper]

Originally Posted by tk369

Water supply lines under stove were rubbing against a hard edge and developed pinhole leaks. I tried to wrap them with plumbers tape but it didn't hold. Real tight space, but i'd appreciate some of your ideas.

Thank you.

Originally Posted by twinboat

Cut the pipe at the hole and get a push fit ( Sharkbite ) coupling. Found at hardware stores, big box home stores and Amazon. Simple fix.

Any cronic slight leak from quick fixs will destroy the floor underlayment.

When done tape the pipes together to prevent bouncing - rubbing as you go down the road - Shark bite is the solution - turn off the water cut the hose at the leak -cut out 1/2" piece - take to Big Box pick up Shark Bite - repair .....

Best of Luck,