I've had a clamp on one of my main steam pipes for about 3 years. Probably not a good fix but it has lasted for me.
Might last a long time, or you might get more leaks elsewhere very soon. No way to tell.
I would make a quick inspection daily and if there is no change let it ride until the spring.
FilmCarp said:
Might last a long time, or you might get more leaks elsewhere very soon. No way to tell.
This is the truth.
Let it ride like Red Barchetta says. It may last quite a while.
But don't be surprised if you find a puddle of water under a different part of the pipe and no heat.
Have had similar experiences to the various possibilities listed above. The minerals in the water can actually build up to help form a “scab” that helps seal a temporary patch. You can often see on a pipe the beginnings of a problem before the water begins to come out. If there are a number of those on a section of pipe you might want to begin budgeting for a Spring repair. Sometimes just replacing just a couple of feet of piping will be enough. Good luck!
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we had a pin hole temporarily fixed by a plumber. he put a clamp over that area of the pipe. how long could that “temporary” fix last (approximation)? our plumber was nice, but vague any time i asked this question. (trying to avoid buying new pipes at the moment).
tbanks!