What Is the Best Way to Seal a Leaking Pipe Temporarily?

The best temporary seal is to shut off water and use a rubber-and-hose-clamp wrap or a plumbing epoxy putty. These hold only until a licensed plumber can make a permanent repair.

• Shut off the fixture or main valve and relieve pressure at a faucet.
• Dry the pipe.
• Wrap rubber and tighten hose clamps, or apply plumbing epoxy putty.
• Cap open ends with a push-to-connect fitting.
• Do not attempt on gas lines.
• In Larchmont, NY, Yost & Campbell offers 24/7 emergency plumbing.

<br/> Updated: 2025-12-30 00:00:00 <br/>

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