My house hose bib busted off 1/2" CPVC. (I not that great at DIY but I need to save from being gouged). The pipe broke where there's a fitting over it. So, I can't just glue on a cap. It's bigger than 1/2 and less than the next size up.
Is there any easy plug out there that will hold for a...
Help please!!
Found a leak in the water supply pipe joint (cpvc to copper), leaking into the interior of wall behind the shower panel.
Please see video of leaking joint here:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1RtvFQoFV0uG6X5tSGsVSaXjCxsGcshRi
I should add the leak has been stopped. But I am...
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