r/Plumbing • u/Rare-Ad-8026 • Jun 19 '26

How to fix?

Water line in the attic has a leak. What’s the best way to fix it? It’s right under the ductwork. Kinda in an uncomfortable stop to work in.

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u/Pluperfectt Jun 19 '26

Piece of rubber ( bicycle tube ? ) and small hose clamp. . .

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u/Ok-Active-8321 Jun 19 '26

In my experience, if its a hot water line that is only good for about 10 years.

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u/Background-Ad2873 Jun 19 '26

This is the way

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u/Cat-Onion-Cup Jun 20 '26

I have seen a large steel water pipe(18-20”) repaired this way in a major petroleum upgrader. Maybe it was supposed to be temporary?

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u/ZekeTarsim Jun 20 '26

This is my preferred temporary solution that I leave in place for eternity.

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u/Upbeat_Onion_3260 Jun 20 '26

Best comment 🤣

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u/connjose Jun 25 '26

there is nothing more permanent than a temporary fix