curved copper and sharkbite

[Jeff Thies]

Other end of the line.

I was doubtful I could solder a pipe with water in it, city supply did not shut off completely. My fix elsewhere in this thread.

Often, there is more to the story.

Jeff

[Bill who putters]

I've seen my dad stuff some bread into a wet line to get it dry. Water then takes it away.

Works.

[Jeff Thies]

Oh, I hope I have no more to deal with. My rough experience is that just a little bit of city pressure goes a long way! Water will find a way to get through...

With that said, I'll keep the bread in mind.

Jeff

[trader4]

er.org:

Bread won't stop it forever or maybe not even for 5 mins. But if it's a slow leak, it can stop it for long enough to quickly solder the fitting.

[Joe]

[Bill who putters]

Interesting !!

[clare]

That's fine as long as it doesn't split the pipe. My luck? I'd be digging up a lot of mud to replace the split water main or street shutoff.

[Steve Barker]

Brass compression fitting should do the trick if you don't want to sweat it.