Water Main Leak

[JohnDD]

House is 20 years old.
This is the first leak.
Location Orlando, Florida.
Consensus is exceptionally hard water in central Florida.

Pinhole leak at entry point in outside wall about 2 inches in. Busted required material away from pipe, and was advised a piece of hard rubber over the leak area held by a hose clamp was used to repair. Cement used to fill in wall section. This repair is fine/normal? Opinions, please.

 

[Smooky]

Normally with hard water you don't get pin holes. For a small leak I would consider a repair clamp as a good option especially if it was in an area where cutting out the pipe would be difficult. Sometimes it is done as a temporary fix. What you are describing doesn't sound like a proper repair clamp.

https://www.grainger.com/category/p...r=true&searchRedirect=Redi-Clamp+Repair+Clamp

 

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[Dj2]

To fix a leak in the main, I would do a real repair, not a band aid.

 

[JohnDD]

Thanks folks for your input and opinions!