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need to replace 50 ft 4' sewer line from house to city tap, Also where line "L" down to main city line need to put 45 elbo or long L Need to dig up line and replace soon.
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I am the handyman for an individaul who is not getting hot water in a few spots in his house. also has water softener that is not working correctly. i want someone knowledgable in these areas to come give an estimate on repairs and will be dealing with me directly. bayway isles is the location and need free estimate. any time after 3:30 is great..thanks!
Steven J
Little Rock, Arkansas
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Plumbing Pipe Leak
Plumbing leaks in your household can range from simple leaks that are a mere nuisance, to large leaks that can flood your home. To fix a leak, you first have to determine what kind of a leak it is. The leak can be located either on the pipe or at a joint. If you have a leak in the pipe, it's better to replace the entire section of the pipe, instead of merely patching the leak. Pipe leaks often occur when the pipe is corroded, and a corroded pipe can quickly begin to leak in more than one place. If the leak is at a joint, you can stop the leak by merely tightening the joint.
There are temporary ways in which you can stop a leak while you wait for your plumber to arrive. Use a readymade patch kit to stop the leak. An epoxy paste also works well to control a leak until help arrives. If you don't have epoxy paste, simply wrap some water proof tape around the leak. Make sure that you dry the pipe completely before you beginning wrapping. You can also find compound sticks to stop tiny leaks temporarily. Cut out a piece of inner tube and begin wrapping around the pipe, starting about 6" from the leak. Stretch tightly as you continue to wrap. Then, tie a cord, and go backwards until you have wrapped the cord right around the tube strip. Finally, tie the cord tightly.
Professional plumbers have more advanced methods for leak detection and repairs. For instance, if you notice wet patches on your ceilings or walls, you can assume that there is a plumbing leak. In such cases, only a professional can undertake leak detection and repair to eliminate the problem at the source. To find plumbers to repair plumbing leaks, rely on our extensive data base of plumbers. All our specialist contractors are experts in leak detection and repair, and meet all licensing and other requirements.