Gloomisman Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 Howdy guys, I need some help. Where my copper water pipe comes into my house in the basement is leaking around the pipe. The filler the used years ago has rotted away or non existant. I am going to dig out around the pipe and seal it. My question is what would be the best material to seal it with? Also do you guys think it would be a good idea to dig below the pipe a foot or so and fill it in with a bunch of gravel to keep the water off the pipe after fixing it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloomisman Posted May 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 The water is squeezing between the pipe and concrete from the outside when it rains real hard. I need to seal the gap that is between the pipe and concrete drilled into the foundation with something so the water wont keep coming in when it rains hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted May 11, 2007 Report Share Posted May 11, 2007 You should use hydraulic cement. Trust me; this stuff can be applied even as the water is coming in. Make sure the surrounding cement is clean and free from loose debris. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doomdart Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Additionally you should consider redirecting the water away from the basement wall if you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clemmy Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Also you may want to consider how much water you've lost. I had a similar situation here in Florida, and with our water restrictions you avoid getting charged if you have a liscenced plumber do the work. Given our water overusage penalties I saved hundreds of dollars by NOT doing it myself. Clemmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doomdart Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 Gloomis, you mentioned the problem is when it rains really hard. To me that means that it is rain water coming in, just choosing the path of least resistance along the trench of the pipe and eventually forced it's way through the original filler. Your post title mentioned plumbing problem, but I'm not sure the problem is in the plumbing. Look at your downspout (gutter) situation, plus I think you need to do what Nova suggested. Trenches or other water diversions might help. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloomisman Posted May 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 thanks guys. Going to start on it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbass14.3 Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 try brazing if you can find the leak this is how they fix cooper lines for heatpumps. Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
