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

Shut off the water, then seal the leak with rubber and a hose clamp or with plumbing epoxy putty. These are short-term fixes only. Summers offers 24/7 emergency plumbing in Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois, including Huntington and Fort Wayne.

• Turn off the nearest shutoff valve.
• Open a faucet to drain pressure.
• Dry the pipe completely.
• Wrap rubber over the leak; clamp.
• Or knead epoxy and press to seal.
• Let cure per package time.
• Restore water slowly and check.

Updated: 2025-12-12

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