Joining lead to copper
- Thread starter iaith
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ya nead a lead lock, its simlar to a compression
you'll have better luck with a leadloc designed for lead pipe
is tht how ya spell it, i cnt spell owt! 
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Doesn't anyone get busy with the file & a hacksaw & build up one of those chunky solder joints anymore ?
Granted its .......... 30+ years since I've seen it done tho.......
We w0s having a new thunder box fitted @ the time
Same dude used to do 90 degree bends by soldering two pipes together with 45 deg angles cut on em ........ Mind you ....... He did fall off our roof once doing something clever with flashing
Granted its .......... 30+ years since I've seen it done tho.......
We w0s having a new thunder box fitted @ the time
Same dude used to do 90 degree bends by soldering two pipes together with 45 deg angles cut on em ........ Mind you ....... He did fall off our roof once doing something clever with flashing
>Get a proper plumber to, wipe the joint.
that's illegal now.
that's illegal now.
Err ......... How comes ? ......... Whats the official line ? ....... Remove lead whenever poss ? ........ I was impressed By Mr Mans joint ......... Err oops that sounded roode
Water regs John m
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keego
The OP doesn't state whether the connection is for water or gas, if it's the latter then you can't use a leadloc.
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