Could you give advice on a leaking lead pipe supply line?

[markcal02]

I have a lead pipe supply line that has pin hole leaks. I don't have the money to replace this supply line, but when I'm working again it will need to be replaced. Until I'm working again i was hoping to find a way to temporarily repair it.

I have used a small hammer and tapped the pin holes and this would close the pin hole holes somewhat, but the leaking returns over time.

Could i wrap the lead pipe where it is leaking with rubber cut from a tire inner tube and tighten it down with a stainless steel pipe clamp/ Band Clamp?
I understand that the lead pipe in soft and i wouldn't want to over tighten it. This would only be a temporary repair until i'm working again.

I would appreciate any help you can give me and i will post some photos.

 

[phishfood]

I have done something similar in the past, although I always use a thicker rubber, such as from a heater hose. Depending on how bad it is, sometimes I can get the leak stopped completely, other times all that I can do is slow it down.

 

[Chris]

Romac makes a clamp on repair coupling in all sizes for times like this. I would not use it as a permanent fix but it will by you the time you need.

 

[markcal02]

I didn't think about using a heater hose in place of an inner tube. I have a left over heater hose that i used on my truck and i think it will be a better choice. I appreciate the time you took to help me out!

Take care,
Mark

 

[markcal02]

I will look into the Romac clamp in place of a band clamp. Chris, I appreciate the time you took to help me out!

Take care,
Mark

 

[DFBonnett]

OP,
You might want to check this out as to suitability for your problem..... Rescue Tape
HD also has something called Stretch & Seal which appears to be similar. If the clamp doesn't work out this might be an alternative.