[Misc] Hey plumbers! Is this ok?

[HeaviestTed]

It is a pipe for a radiator and we are putting down carpet soon so it this is a problem, would rather get it sorted first!

 

[Coldeanseagull]

I'd say there is a very slight leak from it. The joint just needs re sweating(soldering). A plumber could do it in five minutes including freezing the line rather than draining the system.

 

[jackanada]

No. Seems like a microscopic gap in the solder. Pipe not quite entering the t straight probably caused it.
Probably won't get any worse but I'd recommend sorting it

 

[jackanada]

I'd say there is a very slight leak from it. The joint just needs re sweating(soldering). A plumber could do it in five minutes including freezing the line rather than draining the system.

Is like to see that done in 5 minutes. Needs partial draining at least as you need an open end or you can get pinholes.

 

[ConfusedGloryHunter]

My friend Mario took a look and said "Mama Mia!"

Happy to help.

 

[Coldeanseagull]

Is like to see that done in 5 minutes. Needs partial draining at least as you need an open end or you can get pinholes.

Five minute job is a trade term for you'll be paying through the nose for my services

 

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[Mr Bridger]

Looks like it’s had a slight weep on it.
Usually get a cracked joint when changing from a gravity fed system to a combi.( higher pressure)
Expensive way is to get a plumber in to drain down and renew the joint.
Cheap way - if starts to weep when the heating is on try adding some Miracle seal CT-1 to the system to seal it.

 

[Westdene Seagull]

Personally I think that needs replacing rather than a patch job but I'm not a plumber. Calling @Wrong-Direction

 

[SIMMO SAYS]

The tee joint needs cutting out and renewing. The original soldered joint wasn't done properly. Has been leaking from the day it was originally plumbed in. Tiny pinprick gap in the solder. Trying to re-solder in situ I would not recommend as you won't be able to clean the joint properly. Drain the heating cut it out/renew refill, a couple of hours at the most I would think. As long as the system is on a combi that is.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Doesn't all copper piping look like that? Mine's does anyway

 

[HeaviestTed]

Thanks all, I’ll get someone round!