changing lead to copper

[mjt]

HI

I have been asked to work at aproperty where the rising main comes up through a cellar into a kitchen above in 1" lead pipe (actually measures .95" OD)

The guy wants me to replace the pipe as far down as possible and replace with copper upwards in 22mm to kitchen.

i know you can can get fitings such as lead loks etc or philmac universal fittings but what would the best suggestion be to do this.

Thanks in advance

MJT

 

[justlead1]

Hi. Try and get back to a point where there is a stopcock. If it is a type with unions either side joined to the lead pipe via cap and linings? A copper to iron union can be used to connect copper to valve. (On occasions from cellar situations you can drive a scaffold tube through wall and in to earth, forming hole in order to replace supply to out side stop valve.)

 

[mjt]

HI

thanks for your reply

The lead comes through the floor to stopcock about 18 inches up and carries on in lead - the joints are wiped joints

 

[justlead1]

Hi. If resigned to using lead loc etc secure pipe well either side of joint. (they do not like being knocked about. Good Luck