can i fix a bursted copper water pipe with this product?
1870088
I think it says not for use with potable water. Look into a shark bite fittings - no soldering.
1870089
I don't know the pressure in the pipe or the thickness of the wall. However, if it were me, I would assume Marinetex could do the job. I would lay a band or ring of Marinetex completely around the pipe at the point where it burst. (Be sure to mix the Marinetex according to label instructions.)
1870090
Yes you can, but only if it's a small hole or slit and the marine-tex must be applied all the way around the pipe. Try it, if still leaking cut it and solder a coupling.
1870091
Would not do it if the break is inside your house. Outside you may try it. Plumbing Contractor.
1206279
This product is CITRIC ACID, so it will react with the copper by removing the oxidation (much like a lemon will "clean" a penny.) I would NOT use this product if your copper fixtures have a special finish or patina that you would like to preserve. Cheers!
1588404
This is designed to thread onto a threaded nipple, usually brass, not to attach to a copper pipe. If you are using copper, then would would need to solder a threaded fitting on to it to attach this faucet.
2024404
I've seen freezing water burst metal pipe so I don't think I would depend on that part. However, I use this for the plumbing in my fish pond which just came through another nasty winter with no damage to this piping. I believe the reason is that I keep one end of the pipe open during the winter and make sure there is no water in the pipe above the waterline of the pond. This gives the ice room for expansion while the pond is frozen over.
1940468
Not a good option,a chrome shop should be able to properly strip your piece,copper it and chrome it with no problem.
2005402
Yes it can... I just ran 75 feet of it and had to cut it like 3 or 4 times to make runs to my new gas fireplaces. It cuts as easily as regular copper pipe. But go easy as not to crush it with cutting wheel. The fittings are a "Snap" to use also!!
1578756
This is more a soldering gun. It is not hot enough to do plumbing. You might be able to do some light weight tin projects. Remember the area around the solder point has to be hot also. The Weller would take a very long time to do copper pipe. As a rule, I just use mine for wiring, but I could imagine it being used for small diameter copper.
1327902
to the best of my knowledge R/O water will eat away at any metal and you need to use it with pvc piping. I am NOT a plumber but if I were you I would talk to an expert.
972356
For a buck ($1), buy some electrician's tape, strip the insulation back half-an-inch (0.5") on the severed wires (you'll have four (4) striped-ends), and twist the two (2) black wires together and the two (2) black/white-strip wires together. Using your electricians tape, wrap a two inch (2.0") section of tape around each splice, ensuring you don't have any wire protruding or exposed that could short together, or to other ground/metal objects. You can then add another section of electricians tape to tape the two (2) splices together. No need to purchase another adapter or cable when you can repair the damage yourself. Good luck! Gordon
205391
Yes you could, BUT it busted yesterday. I think these hoses are doomed. This hose was my last one to purchase, unless they make significant improvements.
2134542
I would err on the side of caution and say don't use it anymore. If you've burned the chrome coating off the copper, there's a good chance you have compromised the seams of the kettle or maybe also the soldered connections that hold the "heating element" to the bottom. It was an unfortunate mistake that can happen to anyone. Trying to do too much at once, while making tea! Sorry this happened to you and your VERY EXPENSIVE kettle, but I wouldn't risk using the kettle again. Do you have money? Use it as a pretty flower pot and buy another!
1614838
I would not recommend it. The supply lines associated with the unit are plastic. If they were to leak, you would have a bigger problem. My plumber tiled and left the copper water supply out of the wall to prevent any failure from occurring. Having it installed on the outside also ensures that should you need to replace it, the new unit would not have to be the same dimensions.
350514
Yes, and it works better on PVC pipes,based on other peoples answers (I have copper 1/2 and it works great)
866977
To do it yourself, you have to be confident in your ability to interrupt the existing cold water supply to your hot water heater and bring it into and out of the Floodstop valve. There are all kinds of products out there to help homeowners including flex lines to go into the hot water heater and PEX fittings to transition from the existing copper tubing. That said, if you are a total novice, this probably isn't the project to start learning on. Good luck.
1765587
Hello,if your talking about doing that to the threaded fittings that come with this faucet, no the 1/2 copper pipe will not fit inside the fittings. thanks Don.
1717108
I didn't try that personally. What I did is to look at the ribbon and see that the copper running through the green ribbon had oxidized black. I could see where there was no longer a copper connection within the ribbon..
821558
Make sure the tube is sealed tightly around the pipe....I used silicone sealer