Pipe Leaking from where it's soldered together? How To Fix??

[Warrenmole]

Hi Guys/Gals

Had central heating installed about 3 months ago and now one of the pipes has started to leak (looks abit like some dodgy soldering is causing it). Is there a quick fix as I can't even get hold of the Central Heating Installer to fix it.

Just wanted it sorted before it gets any worse. Could I buy certain products from B&Q to fix??

 

[seco services]

solder / flux

 

[Warrenmole]

solder / flux

thanks

Also need a blow torch thingy as the pipe is awkward to get to. any recommendations???

also do I need to stop the water when doing this???

thanks

 

[megawatt]

The fact that you need to ask the question suggests that you may struggle to resolder it.

The easier option for you may be to remove a section of the pipe and replace it with a new piece and a couple of compression joints.

This will still require the system to be drained down and refilled afterwards etc.

No1 course of action ... Keep trying to get the muppet back who did the job badly in the first place.

MW

 

[seco services]

yes you'll need to drain that part of system.
where abouts is it ? radiator,under boiler etc.
or you could cut that section out and fit a compression fitting instead of spending money on solder gear.

 

[petetheleak]

fit compression couplings to replace once wet can be a devil to resolder for the novice , mind replace inhibitor when you refill

 

[Warrenmole]

fit compression couplings to replace once wet can be a devil to resolder for the novice , mind replace inhibitor when you refill

thanks for the advice guys..What are Compression Couplings??. I have no idea when it comes to plumbing and leaking pipes. just thought the quick fix would be to solder the joint back but maybe not. The location of the leak is where it joins the bend to another section of pipe (s shaped). What tools would I need to cut the section and rejoin??

 

[megawatt]

Do yourself a really BIG favour Warrenmole ... Get someone to do this for you or pay a plumber because, based on your level of understanding, I'd say the job is beyond your capabilities.

If you carry on you'll almost certainly make things worse and end up paying far more to sort it out.

MW