How to Temporarily Deal with a Water Leak

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find a container that will fit under the drip.

   Suitable containers include buckets, ice cream containers, large jars, plastic containers, etc.
   
   Even children's plastic toy containers can be used in a pinch.
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   Step 2: Place the container a bit higher than where it will drain.

   Put it on a chair, ladder, box etc. , Surgical rubber and aquarium tubing can be bought at a home improvement store. , Otherwise use caulk, epoxy, silicone rubber, shoe goo, etc. ,,,, Also secure the tubing so it does not put excessive pressure on the sealant.
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   Step 3: Get some small hose or tubing.

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   Step 4: To seal the tubing to the container

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   Step 5: use hot melt glue for quick sealing.

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   Step 6: Make a hole with heat

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   Step 7: a drill or sharp object at the top of the container.

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   Step 8: Insert the tubing into the hole and seal it.

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   Step 9: Place the end of the tubing into a drain

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    Step 10: outdoors

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    Step 11: or a very large container.

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    Step 12: With cordage or duct tape

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    Step 13: secure the top container from tipping over and falling.

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