Leaking Drain Pipe In Wall

Also a certain set of tools is required as well so make sure to be geared up before you start this repair process.

Leaking drain pipe in wall.

Much of your house is probably made of drywall and water is drywall s natural enemy. This includes both the inside and outside. The leak may be in plastic drain pipes copper supply pipes or galvanized iron pipes. Here is a major leak that was found under the kitchen sink behind the wall.

For plastic drain pipe make sure the pipe on both sides of the leak is well supported with braces and clamps. Fixing a leaking pipe behind a wall. Fixing a leaking pipe can be troublesome sometimes. You need to use a pipe cutter tool for this.

Cut above the leak with a pipe cutter again. Often the patch of wall which shows signs of a leak is not directly in front of the leaky pipe or fixture. Here is a major leak that was found under the kitchen sink behind the wall. Screw the tool tightly and rotate until the pipe is cut through.

Some of these problems may very well be irreversible. Hiring a professional plumber can be very pricey and if you want to try to replace the pipe yourself follow the steps below. Cut the pipe below the leak. But with a bit of knowledge and skill you can do it without any complications.

Cut out the damaged piece of pipe and glue in a new piece with flanges at either end to fit over the existing pipes.