OT Fixed Plumbing Issue

David G · Nov 22, 2015

I got the leak near the pressure tank fixed today, I posted a picture of the offending fitting, so tell me what you think.

I will post later what I think.

RESLLS · Nov 22, 2015

Cracked? Overtightened?

MarkB_MI · Nov 22, 2015

Hmm. Looks like a hairline crack from over-tightening.

Greg1959 · Nov 22, 2015

German made adapter manufactured by Gud-N-tite Co.

David G · Nov 22, 2015

Everyone was on track, I think it had a crack from over tightening when I got the well tank replaced about a year ago. The people that changed the tank also "told" me that the casting next to it had a pinhole corrosion leak. I am doubting everything they told me right now. I had suspected a pinhole leak because the water was shooting out between the numbers. I replaced that today and repiped some things so the tank can be changed without un sweating anything.

I could not find any sign of corrosion on or near these fittings, still want to work on putting dielectric fittings on water heater and changing anode rods.

David G · Nov 22, 2015

Here is how it looked after we got done, I am lucky my buddy like to plumb and I like to wire.

And I will clean up the wiring and put clamps in.

showcrop · Nov 22, 2015

(quoted from post at 19:08:20 11/22/15) Here is how it looked after we got done, I am lucky my buddy like to plumb and I like to wire.

And I will clean up the wiring and put clamps in.

The plumbing looks well done but I hope that those are not red markings that I see on the copper pipe.

David G · Nov 22, 2015

What would red markings mean?

David G · Nov 22, 2015

It is type L "thicker" if that is what you mean.

CenTex Farmall · Nov 22, 2015

Looks like you just got a weak part. I don't know where to find good cast ball/gate/faucet valves any more. Maybe at your local steam power plant supply?

The local hardware store has American made hose bibs. The brass has a different tone and the castings are heavier than the foreign ones they also sell. The also cost a lot more but I have discovered that they last longer, enough longer that I haven't had one fail or start dripping in over 8 years. I can't think of the brand name off hand but they have an arrowhead logo.

showcrop · Nov 22, 2015

(quoted from post at 20:40:21 11/22/15) It is type L "thicker" if that is what you mean.

L is blue M is red.

Dr. Walt · Nov 23, 2015

Hair-line fracture from overtightening. Very easy fix without removing fitting; I've had far worse (Freeze Rupture) and fixed them "IN-PLACE" . I just isolate the cracked or broken fitting with woven Asbestos Cloth to act as a heat shield & then take my small portable Oxy/Propane brazing torch and Silver Solder the crack or break. I've got fittings that were Silver Soldered over 20 years ago and are still in-place and working just fine.

Doc

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