On 7/29/2011 3:30 PM, Jim Elbrecht wrote:
> George > wrote:
>
> -snip-
>> ?The culprit was a 30 year old copper pipe feed line.... corroded and
>> split at a joint. I am not good at sweating copper joints...
>
> 2 words-- Sharkbite fittings-
> http://www.pexsupply.com/SharkBite-Fittings-595000
>
> home depot carries them, too. They work.


Thanks! I never heard of them before. Next time I'll give them a try.
They are a little pricey, but a heck of a lot cheaper than a plumber.

I am good at woodworking, wallboard, windows, doors, trim, etc... but I
don't know much about electrics or plumbing.

George L