Interior Plumbing. To determine if the leak is from defective plumbing, turn off all faucets and appliances that use water in your home, and write down the number on the water meter. Wait three hours, and recheck the water meter. If water usage increased, it's a sign that the leak is coming from indoor plumbing. Stop a Leak by Disassembling the Trap. If you can't stop the leak by tightening the compression collar, try taking the connection apart and putting it back together. When you take it apart, you'll probably see why it's leaking. It could be because the pipe going into the collar isn't straight because the P-trap washer isn't fully seated or

Leaking Pipes . Some houses have plumbing lines that run through the ceiling—mainly to minimize tear-down during plumbing disasters. And just like with pipes in walls and floors, a leak may develop if the pipes freeze or the joints get loose. Only this time, the ceiling suffers from water damage.

To fix the leak if you are comfortable in doing so, you can remove and replace the affected section of the pipe. This may require the use of tools and equipment to cut the pipe, if that is the case you can do a temporary fix by using rubber or silicone repair tape which is easy to use. Repair epoxy is also another easy option you can use around Deburr the end of the pipe with 120-grit sandpaper. Spread ABS cement on the inside of the coupling and on the end of the pipe, then push the coupling onto the pipe, making sure at least 1/2 inch of pipe is inside the fitting. Give it a little twist to spread the glue evenly. Glue the new pipes to the couplings, then join the pipes at the . 361 370 25 438 464 178 39 39

fixing a leaking pipe joint