You should be able to solder that shut. I'm assuming you mean right where the nozzle connects to the tank.
Clean it up with a wire brush till it's shiny, apply some acid flux and carefully heat and run some solder at the joint. Copper and brass are really pretty easy to solder, but you definitely need it clean.


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