I think the old way of patching a small tube leak is still better than a full replacement

Had a 2-inch feed line on a small boiler in a church basement start weeping last Thursday. Everyone said to cut it out and weld in a new section, but with the tight space and the asbestos wrap nearby, that felt like overkill. I cleaned the spot, used a two-part epoxy patch rated for 250 psi, and clamped it tight. It's held solid for five days now with no drop in pressure. Am I wrong for thinking a good patch can sometimes be the smarter fix?

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mila_craig42mo ago

Patched a small leak on my own boiler feed line years ago and it's still holding strong.

robinson.holly1mo agoMost Upvoted

My cousin tried that trick on a leaky garden hose once. Took him three tries before the thing actually stayed put.

the_michael2mo ago

Used to be a "cut and weld" guy myself, but seeing a solid patch hold up like that makes a lot of sense. Saves a ton of hassle for a small leak.