Copper Pipe Repair Tape

Following the manufacturer s instructions activate the fiberglass tape and wrap around the area of the leak.

Copper pipe repair tape.

How to start a copper pipe repair. The rectorseal 2 in. The tape that is used in this process however is a little different than normal tape. Rectorseal pipe repair kit will hardens in minutes.

Use the sharkbite depth tool or a measuring tape to make your mark. Another method for copper pipe leak repair that doesn t involve pipe removal is adhesive pipe tape also available at hardware stores or home improvement centers. Unless there s water gushing from the ceiling leave the water on. Note that this is not the same as pipe thread tape used only for joining threaded non copper pipes.

Pipe repair kit with tape some pipe repair kits have a special tape used to provide emergency relief from leaks. The following directions will explain how best to use this tape so that the leak does not reoccur. Push the sharkbite onto the pipe and make sure it s flush with the mark. That way you can identify the location of the leaking pipe.

Ease of application and flexibility of material. The kit includes a water activated polyurethane tape that wraps around pipes up to 1 in. Immediately shut off the water supply to the leaking pipes or fittings.