"Timothy Murphy" wrote in message
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I have a join in a water pipe under the floor-boards,
made by a plumber replacing a damaged section of pipe.
The join was leaking slightly but has stopped
after I pressed the pipe into the joint.

Now I have to replace the floorboards,
as carpet is to be put down.
I'm just wondering if it is reasonable for the joint to leak
until the pipe is pushed in (not very hard).
I'm a little worried that it might start leaking
after the carpet is put down.

I'm thinking of binding a little duct-tape around the joint
to hold the pipe in place.
Does anyone have a better idea?

Regardless of the type of pipe/joint get the plumber back ASAP as he hasn't
fixed the leak to your satisfaction.

HTH

John