Galvanized Pipe Leak inside house

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henryd

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PipeLeak.JPG There is old galvanized water line coming from the street curb to inside the house to the water meter. The inside portion sprung a leak and is spraying water. Plumber wants $2200 to replace the entire line from the curb to the meter inside. I am thinking there is a way to patch that portion of the leaking part only. I realize replacing is the best approach, but to save money, what is the alternate solution? Seems like there should be methods to fix/replace just the portion of the leak, or plug it with putty and clamp or ? Thanks in advance!
 
If it is, you can use a 3/4" dresser coupling. Turn off water at street, cut pipe at hole and install coupling. Restrain pipe on either side of coupling when finished. Buys you some time.
 
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On second look there has to be a 90 at the wall, you cant bend galvy that tight. take off insulation and see if it is a 90. If so replace that section up to meter.
 
Thank you. I was told it was galvanized. Out of town owner of this rental. Hopefully I can save some good $$$$ in the interim doing it this way.
 
I totally agree with bbp. Those Dresser type couplings work pretty good. Used one on my buried water service many years ago.

My first thought was a repair clamp, where you can try it without shutting the water or cutting the pipe. I have no experience with them but it's cheap and easy if it works.
Similar to this...
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Mueller-Streamline-3-4-in-Galvanized-Repair-Clamp-160-804/100197583

Replacing that section of pipe from the elbow up, is something a plumber could do for a reasonable price, I would hope. Although there may be some concern for breaking something at the wall. That will complicate it.
 
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