Somehow the porcelain waste pipe of the toilet has cracked and has started leaking. We're about to replace the whole bathroom so I just need a quick fix. Will wrapping the crack in duck tape work?
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1Fortunately the inside drain of a toilet is not pressurized, so thick globs of plumbers putty will do the trick until you eventually replace the toilet, but PLEASE keep in mind this is a temporary fix.– maple_shaftCommented Oct 17, 2012 at 18:23
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2You're talking about part of the toilet itself, not the underlying plumbing?– The Evil GreeboCommented Oct 17, 2012 at 18:23
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Related: diy.stackexchange.com/questions/1889/…– maple_shaftCommented Oct 17, 2012 at 18:27
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@TheEvilGreebo yes, it's the part of the toilet just before it attaches to the waste pipe.– snowdudeCommented Oct 17, 2012 at 22:18
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Epoxy putty, found in the plumbing repair section or adhesives section of your local big box store:
It's a two part compound that you work together like clay. Blend a small amount, per instructions, then force it into the crack, ensuring it completely fills the crack.
answered Oct 17, 2012 at 18:26
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Many thanks, hadn't even heard of the stuff before. Will try that.– snowdudeCommented Oct 17, 2012 at 22:18