Leak from condensing pipe

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straas

Matt
Location
Manchester
I have a leak on an elbow of condensing pipe just below my boiler - looks like it's fatigued somehow at the base and water is slowly dripping out.

The elbow looks to be glued in on both sides.

Considering there's no real pressure on it, is there some type of tape I can buy to make a seal?
 

fossyant

Ride It Like You Stole It!
Location
South Manchester
There is indeed self amalgamating tape you can use. Supposed to be permanent, but the correct answer is to fix it properly. I have some in, just in case. It's a silicone base.
 
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straas

straas

Matt
Location
Manchester
Cheers - just googled and can get some at screwfix for £2.49

The boiler is likely being moved within the next year so a bodge should do for now...
 

slowmotion

Quite dreadful
Location
lost somewhere
Check that the leak isn't actually higher up the pipe somewhere and is running down the back of the pipe before it drips off at the elbow. A small mirror should help you look round the back.
 

JhnBssll

Veteran
Location
Suffolk
Boiler condensate is slightly acidic, make sure anything you use to repair the pipework is resistant to it. It contains Carbonic acid from memory.
 
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Also don't lick your fingers or rub your eyes before washing your hands
 
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