Best fix for a pipe repair on a bend?

[Mjward]

Hello!

Only myself to blame, using the jigsaw as I was taking up the bathroom floorboards and the one board I didn't look under ... Had the H&C feed.

If it was on a straight I'd be quite happy to use these copper patch repairs but as the cut is on a bend I'm assuming you don't get an adequate seal.

What is the recommended fix for this? I don't have a pipe bender so from a cost perspective would prefer to avoid removing and replacing but if that's the recommendation I'll have to make the investment.

 

[Deleted member 120897]

You’ll probably have to either get a coupling and bend the pipe, or take the board up further back to try to ascertain what can be done. As a temporary measure (I do you need it) you might be able to use a rubber hose type make up and jubilee clip.

 

[SimonG]

Clean it, flux it, solder on it as a temp repair.
Cut back pulled bends to straight pipe and connect with new pipe and fittings.

 

[Mjward]

Thanks both.

I'm actually thinking now if a hep2o fix makes the most sense given it's a bend and that lots of the pipework is being changed for hep2o anyway

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Just be careful on short sections using Hep2o, it’s harder to work with fighting against copper.

 

[Mjward]

Just be careful on short sections using Hep2o, it’s harder to work with fighting against copper.

Ah. That could be an issue then as I don't have much length to play with. Will have a crack tomorrow but failing that will have to try the copper solutions

 

[Chuck]

I think you want to keep everything in copper, soldered joints and minimise their number. If you don't own a pipe bender you can rent one from a tool hire place. If you aren't experienced at soldering, bending pipe, etc. get a plumber to do it for you.

 

[king of pipes]

I would cut it back to straight copper pipe and replace with new pipe and fittings even if timbers need removing.

 

[Mjward]

Roger that, looks like copper fix the best way

 

[gmartine]

If you finish cutting that pipe where you have and prep the ends you might have enough meat and it is straight enough to solder in a slip coupling. You have two joints there in near vicinity that you could nick a bit of length from if you need it...not what I'd do professionally of course.

 

[king of pipes]

I would cut it back to straight copper pipe and replace with new pipe and fittings even if timbers need removing.

 

[gmartine]

You may not need to pull any length off both joints...

 

[Mjward]

That is the route I'm thinking, two elbows and then a straight coupler. One more fitting than trying to bend to replicate but a lot easier for a DIYer. On closer inspection only the 22mm hot has an actual cut. I've nicked the 15mm cold but doesn't look like I need to change it

 

[ShaunCorbs]

I would do both as you have access atm nothing worse than 2 years down the line it gives out and causes damage

 

[Mjward]

I would do both as you have access atm nothing worse than 2 years down the line it gives out and causes damage

Makes sense whilst it's all exposed

 

[Timmy D]

Bending springs will be cheaper than a bender.

Or....fill the pipe with sand and bend around your knee/something similar in diameter...gas bottle etc.

 

[Mjward]

Bending springs will be cheaper than a bender.

Or....fill the pipe with sand and bend around your knee/something similar in diameter...gas bottle etc.

I've pulled the trigger on a bender. Figure I've got 2 bathrooms, an ensuite and a WC to renovate so will pay for itself through the project

 

[Timmy D]

I've pulled the trigger on a bender. Figure I've got 2 bathrooms, an ensuite and a WC to renovate so will pay for itself through the project

Nice.

Can’t remember where I got this from or the last time I looked at it but thought you may find it useful.

 

[Mjward]

That's incredibly useful! Not seem anything that clear before. Thank you! Now all I need to worry about is if I've got the muscles to bend 22mm 😂😂

 

[Deleted member 120897]

Nice.

Can’t remember where I got this from or the last time I looked at it but thought you may find it useful.

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From here http://www.diyfaq.org.uk/plumbing/Pipe Bending (BillP).pdf

Also OP, try this: https://bpec.org.uk/wp-content/uplo...-Plumbing-Skills-Copper-Pipefinal-version.pdf