leak
A leak is a way (usually an opening) for fluid to escape a container or fluid-containing system, such as a tank or a ship's hull, through which the contents of the container can escape or outside matter can enter the container. Leaks are usually unintended and therefore undesired. The word leak usually refers to a gradual loss; a sudden loss is usually called a spill.
The matter leaking in or out can be gas, liquid, a highly viscous paste, or even a solid such as a powdered or granular solid or other solid particles.
Sometimes the word "leak" is used in a figurative sense. For example, in a news leak secret information becomes public.
According to ASTM D7053-17, water leakage is the passage of (liquid) water through a material or system designed to prevent passage of water.
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The matter leaking in or out can be gas, liquid, a highly viscous paste, or even a solid such as a powdered or granular solid or other solid particles.
Sometimes the word "leak" is used in a figurative sense. For example, in a news leak secret information becomes public.
According to ASTM D7053-17, water leakage is the passage of (liquid) water through a material or system designed to prevent passage of water.
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underside Radiator leak
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- leak radiator
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- Forum: DIY Plumbing Forum
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- america leak sink usa
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old solid fuel Back Boiler leak?
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Hi all my emmersion heater leaked when my unvented cylinder was cold but stopped when it heated up , should i replace it or would it be ok do you think. Cheers Howy -
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Suspected Leak in Hot Water system vs Cylinder behaviour?
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Help needed. Toilet tank flash valve access/flapper replacement.
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- diy flush valve help help needed leak needed replacement tank toilet toilet trouble valve
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Leak since replacing aerator
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Looking for a shower screen that doesn't leak
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Help! Got a leak!
My sons partner removed all the pictures from the walls in their lounge. She took out all the fixings, refilled the holes and repainted. Then she re-hung the pictures in different places. Since then the new central heating boiler is losing pressure. We called the plumber who fitted the boiler... -
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Leak on free standing tap
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- america free leak standing tap usa
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cracked sewer pipe - home made video and pics taken
Hi there, I was hoping to get some advice on my DIY drain surveillance after suspecting our sewer pipe is the cause of some damp issues we're having (damp wall adjacent to downpipe). I bought a cheap inspection camera so excuse the bad camera angles but think I caught the problem? - the... -
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Will insurance reject claim?
New to the site. I'm a homeowner and I have no knowledge about plumbing, so thought someone else may be able to advise? In the early hours of Monday morning I had a leak under my kitchen sink. I think the noise must have woken me, so it thankfully I was able to get my father in law over to... -
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Saniflo macerating toilet leak
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mystery leak
my kitchen was flooded with water coming through ceiling.the obvious source would be the bathroom which is abpve the kitchen but could not find any leak even when water supply turned back on .- birdhouse
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- america kitchen kitchen sink leak leaks sink usa
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- Forum: USA
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