The shoelace is not to stop the leak... that appears to need divine intervention. The shoelace is to stop the Plop. Plop. Plop. sound the water makes while dripping into a bucket. Who knew?
Here is a nice piece of information for future emergency leaks.
There is a product called a "Shark Bite" that just slips over a copper pipe and clicks in like Chinese finger-cuffs. It will attach to pex and copper size pipe so it makes for quick and easy fixes.
I keep about 4 of each size in my shop for emergencies. They come in 90's and couplings.
They aren't great for big projects because they are over $5 per fitting but they work great, especially in places you cant get a torch.
I have made repairs on my irrigation line with these without even turning off the water. Don't get me wrong, I got wet but it was raining anyway. The point is, there is no need for glue, tools or heat.
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Here is a nice piece of information for future emergency leaks.
There is a product called a "Shark Bite" that just slips over a copper pipe and clicks in like Chinese finger-cuffs. It will attach to pex and copper size pipe so it makes for quick and easy fixes.
I keep about 4 of each size in my shop for emergencies. They come in 90's and couplings.
They aren't great for big projects because they are over $5 per fitting but they work great, especially in places you cant get a torch.
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I have made repairs on my irrigation line with these without even turning off the water. Don't get me wrong, I got wet but it was raining anyway. The point is, there is no need for glue, tools or heat.
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