DM1111
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One of the galvanized steel pipes in the basement has been leaking whenever we run the washing machine (which is right next to the pipe) or use the kitchen sink (directly above this area, upstairs). The leak only appears to be in one spot, but it's bad enough so that when the washing machine runs, water spurts out faster than the floor drain can handle it -- leading to a standing puddle and wet floor by the time the clothes are done. The leak is also big enough to let out pieces of food from the sink and dish disposal.
In the pics, the leak is on the bottom side of the lower pipe running horizontally, about 10 inches to the left of the two vertical pipes. The house was built in 1947 but I'm not sure how old these pipes are. We had a problem with the main sewer line backing up a few months ago, but I'm not sure if that's in any way related to this.
What to do? Hoping to save money -- does this look like a DIY reasonably easy fix, or does the whole pipe need replacement? Thanks!
In the pics, the leak is on the bottom side of the lower pipe running horizontally, about 10 inches to the left of the two vertical pipes. The house was built in 1947 but I'm not sure how old these pipes are. We had a problem with the main sewer line backing up a few months ago, but I'm not sure if that's in any way related to this.
What to do? Hoping to save money -- does this look like a DIY reasonably easy fix, or does the whole pipe need replacement? Thanks!