Sealing a plumbing leak

You have detected a leak and you know it will take at least thirty minutes for your plumber to reach your premises. How do you deal with the situation?
Yes, we know that the plumber will find a permanent solution of the problem but for the time being, you definitely need to control the gushing water. How do you do it temporarily? Since this is an emergency situation, a delay of even a second can be disastrous. Thus, instead of getting anxious and before you panic, it is important that you try to seal this or take adequate steps before it is too late. There are a few stoppage measures which can be followed which are quite helpful in controlling the damage till the plumber arrives. The plumber will assess the situation and help you to solve the problem, but before the arrival of the plumber, you need to assess the situation.

Epoxy Compounds:
These are quite suitable for cast iron pipes. Such a compound helps in patching a leak. Thus, if the situation is such that the pipe needs to be replaced but you cannot do it immediately, epoxy compounds are going to help you. Repairs are often expensive and hence this is going to solve your problem.

Pipe Clamps:
These are often used in submarines and aircraft carriers. Thus, these need to be quite sturdy, so that they are able to hold on to the broken pipe for a long time. These clamps are not going to offer a complete solution, but they will help in controlling the situation before help arrives.

Pipe Connectors:
There are special pipe connectors available which can help in fixing leakages in joints or in the middle section. These are usually made from rubber which is quite helpful in stopping overflowing water like laundry water, drainage pooling and also toilet water. These pipe connectors might need to be cut a bit as per your requirements.
So, now you are quite aware how to manage a plumbing leak before your plumber finally arrives.
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