Lead Pipe problem

[bigmarkie999]

How can you cap off a lead pipe ?

help!

 

[tonybhoy]

Philmac blank coupling or a soldered cap.

Depends on what the lead is being used for though?

 

[gasmick2]

get yourself a leadlock fitting they normally either go to 15mm or 1/2 bsp be carefull not to leave a long dead leg cut it back as short as you can you might have to take a small peice of the lead with you as there are 3 sizes

 

[doitall]

What was in the pipe.

 

[John506]

Leadlock is best option mate (in my opinion), just don't turn the fitting turn the nut when tightening or it can destroy the fitting

 

[bigmarkie999]

What was in the pipe.

wATER - TOO OLD OUTSIDE TOILET

 

[fizzput]

Make sure the lead is burr free after you cut it, lead lock depends on a rubber o-ring as part of the seal, cut this with a bit of sharp lead and your sunk till you get a new o-ring.....

Basically, get a spare with the fitting!

 

[bigmarkie999]

Thanks guys- the leadlock seems a good plan- I guess available at most plumbers stores?

Many thanks again!

 

[bigmarkie999]

How can you cap off a lead pipe ?

help!

Just to add- I need to blank off / cap off and then hopefully plaster over. The pipe comes out of kitchen wall and fed old outside lavi - victorian house.