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*Question & Answer Plumbing Leaks*

Dear Bob

I discovered a pinhole leak in a water pipe down in my basement. Right now I have a bucket under it that I empty every couple days. Is there a good temporary fix for this type of leak?

Dear CZ

My father always used a piece of garden hose with a clamp tightened around it. It really did work quite well and of course it still does! Today there are special epoxies that you can wrap around the pipe that will seal up the leak. Both of these methods are only temporary until you can replace the pipe.

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