Leak on lead

[tamz]

blimey tamz id forgotten about kingly tool till you mentioned it maybe you can tell me what the name of the tank cutters we used to use on galvinised tanks was the ones that had stilson splinters sticking out
i keep thinking of jones cutters but they were for cast iron

I used this type of thing on galvy tanks
www.toolbank.com | 202B Bit Stock Tank Cutter 4.1/2in

or a cone cutter if i had electric.

 

[Dannypipe]

I love all this old Skool talk about tools that I haven't heard of let alone used!

Proper plumbers you lot, none of this plastic nonsense!

Bit of lead son, good for ya!

 

[PlumbBobBob]

i'm with you danny. i am very interested in old plumbing techniques and tools.

 

[tamz]

Bit of lead son, good for ya!

Just keep drinking the milk

 

[Guest123]

I used this type of thing on galvy tanks
www.toolbank.com | 202B Bit Stock Tank Cutter 4.1/2in

or a cone cutter if i had electric.

Jeeze, I'm feeling old now. Back in those days when we didn't have the new fangled electric lights and running water. In fact we had the best looking cave in the whole tribe.

 

[32alan]

When I eventually get the waterboard around to sort the outside stopcock. What wise wisdom can anyone give me when time comes to repair. i.e. best way to cut lead pipe and what is the best connection for lead to copper, I see there is LeadLoc and now PhilMac Universal, which one is preference? Any other advice, please share, thanks.

 

[Guest123]

The best way to cut lead pipe is with a hacksaw. A grinder or even a Dremel will leave lots of burrs inside the pipe which is time consuming to remove. Removing these mechanically may also alter the internal diameter of the pipe making a weak connection.

My preference for a connection has always been a Philmac. They're rock solid, easy to fit and I've never had one leak. Old school when I was serving my time was a ball joint using solder, but thankfully that's not commonly used now!
Assemble your new stopcock onto the length of copper you want to join on to and pre-fit this to the Philmac before fitting the Philmac to the lead. It's a very easy and straight forward job.

 

[32alan]

The best way to cut lead pipe is with a hacksaw. A grinder or even a Dremel will leave lots of burrs inside the pipe which is time consuming to remove. Removing these mechanically may also alter the internal diameter of the pipe making a weak connection.

My preference for a connection has always been a Philmac. They're rock solid, easy to fit and I've never had one leak. Old school when I was serving my time was a ball joint using solder, but thankfully that's not commonly used now!
Assemble your new stopcock onto the length of copper you want to join on to and pre-fit this to the Philmac before fitting the Philmac to the lead. It's a very easy and straight forward job.

Excellent bit of advice, thanks very much for that. You are right about the dremel, cut some copper in a very tight spot a few weeks back, then spent the rest of the day cleaning up burrs

How do you size up the fitting of the Philmac, or are they pretty standard and most merchants will carry them?

 

[Guest123]

Most merchants carry them and they're pretty well standard. If in doubt when the time comes, cut off a small piece of the lead pipe and take it with you to the merchants.

 

[32alan]

Thanks for your help.