How to Repair a Leaking Hose
A leaking hose isn't just annoying, it can also be costing you money in higher utility bills. It can be dangerous, as well, if the hose is leaking into a high trafficked area and makes the floor or ground surface slippery. But just because a hose is leaking doesn't mean that you have to replace the whole thing. Repairing a leaky hose is fairly simple and cheaper than buying a new one. The process only requires a few tools and can be completed in as little as a few minutes. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Two repair couplings
- Shears or sharp knife
- Dishwashing soap
- Phillips screwdriver
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Instructions
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Identify where the leak is in the hose. Take a look at the hose while the liquid is going through and make a note of the leak's location.
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Turn off the supply for the leaking hose you want to repair and relieve the pressure inside. This will eliminate the source of the leak while you work. In a leaking garden hose, for example, first turn off the water supply. Press the trigger on the sprayer nozzle (if present), until all the water inside runs out.
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Dry off the area around the leak. Cut out the section of the hose with the leak with the pair of shears.
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Insert the male repair coupling into one side of the hose. Place a few drops of liquid detergent on the coupling insert if it is hard to get into the hose. Secure the coupling by tightening the screws with the Phillips screwdriver. Do the same for the female coupling on the other side of the leak.
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Connect the male and female couplings together by screwing them in tightly.
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Restore the supply for the hose. Check that the couplings have sealed the leak by feeling around the area with your hand.
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Tips & Warnings
For a quick fix on hoses, you can use pipe repair tape (see Resources). Repair tape should not be used on leaks in hoses under pressure, such as pressure washer hoses or air hoses.
References
Resources
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