Broken fitting on water intake line, can someone give me a clue?

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Broken fitting on water intake line, can someone give me a clue?

Author: reallydolly (FL)

Hi,

Arrived at my cabin to find the water intake line fitting froze and split. Fortunately the water was off.

I can't get a plumber till Tuesday, maybe. I'm on an island and that's how it is.

If I could remove the busted (possibly brass) fitting I could go to the hardware store and maybe find a replacement -- anything to get me through till Tuesday-ish, but I'm not sure how to take it off.

Any suggestions most appreciated.

Re: Broken fitting on water intake line, can someone give me a clue?
Author: srloren (CA) A photo would be helpful
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Re: Broken fitting on water intake line, can someone give me a clue?
Author: North Carolina Plumber (NC) In most cases you just cut the pipe and unscrew the fitting. However, depending on exactly whats broken something entirely different may need to be done.
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Re: Broken fitting on water intake line, can someone give me a clue?
Author: txgearcat (TX) If it is on a straight section of 3/4 copper pipe, (example) you can possibly make a temporary fix with a heater hose section and hose clamps (basicly automotive hose, you can buy it by the foot) slide the flexible hose on each side at least 4 inches and use 2 wide hose clamps on each side. Not a permenant fix.
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