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Joining lead pipe to copper pipe

ChrisR said:
As I said, you're exposing fresh lead to the water by soldering it. Old lead pipes are covered in scale which practically stops dissolution of the metal.
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Makes sense but only "cleaned" the lead as far as the copper would go down. And surely much better than drinking tank water :D
 
nothing wrong with a bit of lead (it just affects your short term memory)





nothing wrong with a bit of lead






nothing wrong with a bit of lead






didnt i just post something ? :lol:
 
I just think back to my fishing days when I used to close the lead shot around the line using my teeth :shock:
 

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