Leak Mate – Emergency Pipe Repair Tool – Stop a Leak in Seconds – Leak Sealer

One evening we suddenly had a pinhole leak from the copper rising main in our kitchen, beneath the worktop. No idea what caused it but water was continuously spraying out so the only solution was to turn off the mains stopcock, which meant no water in the house. I tried a temporary patch with Fernox leak sealer and a velcro strap which reduced the flow but it couldn't contain the mains pressure. I ordered this Leak Mate emergency repair tool, which arrived next day thanks to Prime delivery. Very simple to fit and within seconds the leak was stopped completely, not even a single drip, until the plumber could get to us. This can't be used if the pipe is right up against the wall but providing there's a little space to get the tool around the pipe I thoroughly recommend it.

Great product! I bought this as we had a leak in out attic 3 months ago from a burst pipe. I took a couple of days for a plumber to come out so we had to have the water switched off all that time. With this tool we would have been able to temporarily seal the leak and still have water left on... At least, that was the theory... Last week we had another leak in the attic, about 4m from the last one, I went up for a look hoping to use the 'Leak Mate', but unfortunately this leak was a cracked seal on an elbow joint and this tool only really works on straight pipe. I gave this product 4-stars as it's a really good idea and should work (there's very little to go wrong), but until I actually have to use it earnest, I can't really give it 5-stars. Great price at £16.50 though and getting this on a leak quickly can be the difference between a wet ceiling you have to just let dry out, or a collapsed ceiling you have to replace. Would recommend everyone has one of these to hand 'just in case'. Hope you never need it though. :)

Excellent

What a fantastic piece of equipment this is, so much easier than cutting out the burst pipe section and replacing the piece with a joint or two. Completely stopped the leak, and it can be removed and used again.

Bought as a temp repair for pin-holes in old copper pipes and this does what it says. Easy to use, quick to put on, and provides a full seal on small leaks until yo can get the bit of pipe replaced. Just have to remember where I put it when the next leak occurs!!

Tried to make it work, couldn't get the seal to work. In the end we just replaced that section of pipe. Save your money for a permanent fix.

I have not used this item but wish that I had it in my toolbox recently. I accidentally drilled a pipe when putting a few extra screws in floorboard to stop them creaking. Fortunately I was able to stop the flow of water with my thumb whilst waiting for a plumber to come and help me, I have therefore purchased this as an emergency item, it is sturdy and certainly more than capable of doing the job. If adding to your emergency kit though you may also want to consider pipe freezing kit, pipe cutter and the necessary pipe fittings to carry out the repair. One observation though, I would say most pipes get burst over the notch in a joist where there is often a second pipe and very little space, this item could be a fraction of the size, made of thin steel to streamline and sold for 15mm pipe specifically, this would enable it to be used in very tight spaces.

holds well ok for a fix till repair right