changing stopcock with leadloc

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hi i need to change a stopcock but the service mains is lead pipe, how do i know what the correct lead loc is i need to use? ie: 7lb, 9lb, 11lb

Thanks for your help
 
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Measure the circumference carefully, then read a lead-loc packet or give them a ring. Chances are you have 1/2" either 6lb or 7 lb. About 21mm diameter I think.
If you get a 6lb one and your pipe's 7lb, you can "shave " it to fit.
 
Measure the circumference of the lead pipe by wrapping some cotton thread around it, then measure distance of thread. From this you calculate outside diameter of lead pipe (diameter is circumference x 7/22). Then you can match this to the leadloc fitting.
 
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fantastic, thanks for the information, a great help :D

Thanks again
Daz
 

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