How Do You Repair A Pinhole Leak In A PVC Elbow?
Even the smallest leak in a pipe can cause chaos and damage in your home. Water stains, rot or flooding can all start with a simple pinhole leak. There are a number of in-home, temporary repairs that you can make to protect your home and your family from the potential dangers caused by a pinhole leak in a PVC elbow-shaped pipe. Step 1 Locate the source of the pinhole leak in your PVC elbow. If you can see the elbow in full, the pinhole should be relatively visible. If the pipe carries water, the pinhole will probably be squirting or dripping water. If not, flush water through it to find the leak. Remember that water can flow across a pipe’s surface or drip from the pipe; follow the water directly to its source. Step 2 Turn off the water source that flows into your PVC pipe. This step is important because water pressure in the PVC elbow that you are repairing will make the task more difficult. Water can also lessen the effectiveness of some adhesives that you will use to repair your pin
