Recent content by msemtd

Yup, as expected: everyone wants their share of my meagre paycheck! Here's my general rant - feel free to ignore it! I'm trying to get informed and find out how not to create additional risk factors without breaking the bank. I know what the regulations forbid the use of lead but I have lead...

No, just pragmatic advice :) although the correct advice is best (and I thank you for it arfurrrr). I'm not a plumber, just a home owner so to me, one wiped joint is the same as another! It would be useful to know the regs and the reasons behind them. Are they available online to us mortals?

I don't imagine anybody will be able to stop me :) I have wiped joints all over the house: I wonder how the one I plan to do is any more dangerous than the others!

I'm planning the replacement of my lead cold water pipes from the stop tap up to the bathroom with the help of a geezer who knows how to wipe a joint. The lead has an outer diameter of about 7/8" - possibly a bit less with all the gloss scraped off I'm wondering if 15mm copper is large enough...