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Anybody know how to plug a leak?
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I've got those old radiator heaters in the house. I fucked one up a while back, the handle on the side near the floor that cuts the water off to the heater came off, I got it back on, and now recently it started leaking like a son of a bitch under the handle. Is there any type of putty or something I could get to clog the leak up until I can get it fixed?

you could also get a piece of rubber automotive hose, and a metal hose clamp. cut the hose long ways, and fit it over the hole. then unscrew the hose clamp all the way and loop it around the pipe and hose, making sure that the metal is directly over the hole. Tighten it down from there.


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Edited by Capatalistc nomad (05/01/07 07:19 PM)

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Re: Anybody know how to plug a leak? [Re: THE KRAT BARON]
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yeah, you would have to get it dry and detached first though....

JB weld :smile:


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Re: Anybody know how to plug a leak? [Re: THE KRAT BARON]
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stick your wiener in it to stop the leak


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Re: Anybody know how to plug a leak? [Re: Prisoner#1]
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Prisoner#1 said:
stick your wiener in it to stop the leak


Beat me to it.


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Re: Anybody know how to plug a leak? [Re: THE KRAT BARON]
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ok, seriously, tighten the packing nut before attemptng anything, never JB Weld ANYTHING!!!

EVER!

the packing nut is where the handle goes into the valve body, hardware stores should carry a replacement valve. kill and drain the system, then replace it

packing nut is #3 on the diagram


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Re: Anybody know how to plug a leak? [Re: Prisoner#1]
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Alright I'll try that. Thanks man. :smile:

I got the handle back in (after getting sprayed in the face with water multiple times) but it just spins. They are very old heaters. You think I can get a whole new valve that will fit?


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m00nshine is currently vacationing in Maui. Rumor has it he got rolled by drunken natives and is currently prostituting himself in order to pay for airfare back to the mainland but he's having trouble juggling a hairon addiction. He won't be back for a long while.

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Re: Anybody know how to plug a leak? [Re: Prisoner#1]
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Alright I tightened up the packing nut and it basically stopped the leak for the most part. Got a towel wrapped around it for the night. Thanks again. :chugbeer:


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m00nshine is currently vacationing in Maui. Rumor has it he got rolled by drunken natives and is currently prostituting himself in order to pay for airfare back to the mainland but he's having trouble juggling a hairon addiction. He won't be back for a long while.

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Re: Anybody know how to plug a leak? [Re: Prisoner#1]
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What's wrong with JB Weld?  I JB welded my car radiator and it's still working (fingers crossed).

:thumbup:


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Re: Anybody know how to plug a leak? [Re: D4NK]
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Its only a temporary fix thats whats wrong with it. Your basically jerry rigging it.


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Re: Anybody know how to plug a leak? [Re: QuantumMeltdown]
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I jb welded a gas tank leak on an old car and it worked for 1 1/2 years plus until I got another car. I love the stuff, saved me from having to pay a mechanic to fix it.


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Re: Anybody know how to plug a leak? [Re: Riboflavin]
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Ductape. :smile2:


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Re: Anybody know how to plug a leak? [Re: Prisoner#1]
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Prisoner#1 said:
never JB Weld ANYTHING!!!

EVER!


Hey, JB Weld has its uses! For instance, this necklace I wear...its a trilobite I picked up about 13 years ago. I made a backing out of a piece of stainless steel and used JB Weld to attach the fossil to the front. Its been around my neck every day since. I just tie on a new piece of leather cord every few years when it starts to wear thin. I double knot the leather and set the knot with some epoxy so it can never come off. I'm sure I'll break the cord and lose it long before the JB Weld bond will ever let go.






However, for mechanical repairs I would have to agree....don't use JB Weld!


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