Best fittings for lead

[Scott_D]

I need to replace some lead water main in a house thats being renovated
Its approximatly 20mm OD
What are the best fittings to use?
Lead Loc or a universal fitting like plasson or philmac?

 

[Best]

On a house that is being renovated I would want to remove all lead work, - at the very least to outside if entire underground mains not to be immediately replaced.
Philmac I have used on outside pipes

 

[ShaunCorbs]

universal fitting not hassle i like philmac but thats me

 

[Scott_D]

I am going to cut where it enters the property and recommend they get the external pipework updated.
Whats the likley Internal diameter of 20mm lead?

 

[ShaunCorbs]

I am going to cut where it enters the property and recommend they get the external pipework updated.
Whats the likley Internal diameter of 20mm lead?

14-16mm ish

 

[turnpin]

Hi Scott my personal choice would be a lead loc...not 100% sure as I've not used a Philmac transition coupling but I believe you have an element of adjustment when it's tightened up.....someone will correct me if I'm wrong all I would add is to position it where you can get at it in future i.e. Not behind kitchen units.....regards Turnpin

 

[turnpin]

On a house that is being renovated I would want to remove all lead work, - at the very least to outside if entire underground mains not to be immediately replaced.
Philmac I have used on outside pipes

Sound advice from Best as per normal.....regards Turnpin