How do I join Lead & Copper pipe ????

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    • 11 Feb 1999 at 5:56 am #280478
      Avatar photoJohn Stafford
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      Can anyone please help me with the method used in repairing a leaking lead/copper pipe join.

    • 11 Feb 1999 at 10:32 pm #305316
      Avatar photoKevan Winch
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      Kevin:–You could have an experienced old time plumber wipe a lead joint (not likely). Or if this is not a pressure connection, you can get the appropriate fernco type rubber couplings and join the two…Lots of luck..Bud.Can anyone please help me with the method used in repairing : a leaking lead/copper pipe join.

    • 11 Feb 1999 at 10:32 pm #305317
      Avatar photoKevan Winch
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      Kevin:–You could have an experienced old time plumber wipe a lead joint (not likely). Or if this is not a pressure connection, you can get the appropriate fernco type rubber couplings and join the two…Lots of luck..Bud.Can anyone please help me with the method used in repairing : a leaking lead/copper pipe join.

    • 11 Feb 1999 at 10:32 pm #305323
      Avatar photoKevan Winch
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      : Can anyone please help me with the method used in repairing : a leaking lead/copper pipe join.Do you mean on a 1/2 or 3/4 water supply pipe ??If so you need to clean the joint , and use prefluxed soft solder, the same as an electrician uses. Turn the water off, us a blow torch to heat the pipe and feed in the solder, if it is cleaned and hot enough (not to hot) the solder will be drawn back into the jointDISCLAIMERAll advice is given with-out seeing the job, and hence all advice MUST be taken as advice with limited knowledge on the exact situation. NO responsibility can or will be taken. And yes, I am a licensed plumber with my own business in Brisbane Australia

    • 11 Feb 1999 at 10:32 pm #305324
      Avatar photoKevan Winch
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      : Can anyone please help me with the method used in repairing : a leaking lead/copper pipe join.Do you mean on a 1/2 or 3/4 water supply pipe ??If so you need to clean the joint , and use prefluxed soft solder, the same as an electrician uses. Turn the water off, us a blow torch to heat the pipe and feed in the solder, if it is cleaned and hot enough (not to hot) the solder will be drawn back into the jointDISCLAIMERAll advice is given with-out seeing the job, and hence all advice MUST be taken as advice with limited knowledge on the exact situation. NO responsibility can or will be taken. And yes, I am a licensed plumber with my own business in Brisbane Australia

    • 11 Feb 1999 at 10:32 pm #305508
      Avatar photoKevan Winch
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      : Kevin:–You could have an experienced old time plumber wipe a lead joint (not likely). Or if this is not a pressure connection, you can get the appropriate fernco type rubber couplings and join the two…Lots of luck..Bud.: : Can anyone please help me with the method used in repairing : : a leaking lead/copper pipe join.

    • 11 Feb 1999 at 10:32 pm #305509
      Avatar photoKevan Winch
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      : Kevin:–You could have an experienced old time plumber wipe a lead joint (not likely). Or if this is not a pressure connection, you can get the appropriate fernco type rubber couplings and join the two…Lots of luck..Bud.: : Can anyone please help me with the method used in repairing : : a leaking lead/copper pipe join.

    • 11 Feb 1999 at 10:32 pm #305510
      Avatar photoKevan Winch
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      please be advised that lead pipe is not suitable or approved for use on potable water.

    • 11 Feb 1999 at 10:32 pm #305511
      Avatar photoKevan Winch
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      please be advised that lead pipe is not suitable or approved for use on potable water.

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