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Leaky pipe at site of bracket

stevenM
stevenM Member Posts: 15
in THE MAIN WALL
I am a novice.
I have a gas heating system.
I have this leaky pipe, at the point of some bracket, in the heating system that been leaking for years and now its getting worse. The pipe is near the basement ceiling.

What could this be?
If appropriate, what would the price range of fixing this? I just don't want to be ripped off.

Steven



Thanks in advance
Steven

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  • stevenM
    stevenM Member Posts: 15
    Anyone? Thanks
  • JimP
    JimP Member Posts: 90
    Could that "bracket" be some type of leak repair clamp? Maybe there's a rubber liner that has deteriorated. You could try to replace that clamp with a new repair clamp.
    mattmia2
  • JUGHNE
    JUGHNE Member Posts: 11,279
    We assume that this is steam??
    This was a band-aid installed some time ago.

    We do not talk pricing here.

    Is the pipe enclosed in a soffit of some sort?
    Can you see the fittings in either direction?
  • stevenM
    stevenM Member Posts: 15
    @JimP thanks for responding. It was like that when I moved in 20 years ago. I am not equipped to do it my self. I guess I’ll look for a plumber.
  • stevenM
    stevenM Member Posts: 15
    @JUGHNE thanks. It is a steam system. It is in a soffit but I could try to see what the fittings are.

    Where would I go to get an idea of price?
  • SuperTech
    SuperTech Member Posts: 2,430
    Try calling a few plumbing or HVAC companies,  maybe they can give you a ballpark estimate.  Pricing varies by region and isn't discussed here. 
  • Paul Pollets
    Paul Pollets Member Posts: 3,663
    From the mechanic who knows how to do the repair properly. That pipe (and hanger) should probably be replaced.
    ethicalpaulmattmia2
  • stevenM
    stevenM Member Posts: 15
    @Paul Pollets, thanks
    >That pipe (and hanger)
    What does the hanger mean?
  • stevenM
    stevenM Member Posts: 15
    @SuperTech thanks
  • Paul Pollets
    Paul Pollets Member Posts: 3,663
    If there's serious corrosion of the steam pipe, it should be replaced.
  • stevenM
    stevenM Member Posts: 15
    Ok, thanks
  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 16,488
    @stevenM

    Most will not quote a price for a job like that. It's a T & M job and does have to be fixed.

    Where are you located? Try "find a contractor" on this site
  • stevenM
    stevenM Member Posts: 15
    @EBEBRATT-Ed
    OK I'll try it, thanks.

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