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So by just bonding the pipe where it turns to copper will be enough? I thought the lead pipe was bonded as it had a long run in the ground (where as the copper pipe wont be in the ground)?!

So, do I need to do anything to the earthing clamp now given that the lead pipe will be removed tomorrow? Should I just leave it attached to the new copper pipes and that's it?!.....will that be sufficient? Do I need to make sure the gas pipe is earthed? Does this act as an alternative to...

P.S the bonding is now attached to the new pipe work but was originally attached to the lead pipe. The lead pipe will be replaced tomorrow

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See images attached. Let me know if any other pictures will help Also, should the DNO be covered rather than left open like as is?

Earth bonding - removal of lead supply pipe

Sorry, should have mentioned the bonding is in the downstairs cloakroom (if that makes any difference) The house was rewired by he previous owner about 4 years ago...he was a sparky How can I check if the bonding is being used as the earth electrode? Sorry, don't know what type of...

Hi, can someone please help! I am having my lead mains water supply pipe removed and replaced with plastic pipe tomorrow. The lead pipe has electrical bonding on it. Obviously bonding the plastic pipe won't work. I need to check, but if there is a bonding on the gas pipe does that mean...