LEAD LOCK FITTING

Could anyone offer any advice on lead lock fitting, 3 sizes i know that much and go up lb,

What types fits 1/2" and 3/4" ?

and how can you tell the weight of the lead pipe yuou want to connect onto?

 

Softus might say that you could weigh it?

 

No, he did'nt you did.


6/7lb 1/2inch, 9lb 3/4.

 

any got any serious comments or is this the comedy forum i`m on???

 

Hi,
I had to use one of these a few weeks back when I cracked an old Copper/lead sweated joint. I used a standard 1/2" 7lb type which I got from screwfix (also saw them at B&? @ about 2.5x the price!!).

Apparently the pipes are quite hard to work out, the suggested metyhod is to measure the outsidde circumference of the pipe with some string (or thread).
Wrap around the pipe twice, then divide this distance (inches) by 6.284, and then subtract the thickness of the string (thread/cotton is better since it's so thin you don't have to worry).

However When I measured this the results didn't really help...

When I cut the lead i had to shave it down a bit with a file and some steel wool, was a tight fit, but i used the compression ring/collar pushed over the pipe to show where I still had to shave.

Nice tight fit - no leaks...PUKKA JOB

They are great idea!
You might want to look at
http://www.melimatic.com/lead_loc.htm

 

thanks gasman, just a simple question requiring nothing more than a simple answer.

 

Joe no time to f@@k about with string mate had a combi to fit and first fix a kitchen, plus a flue liner to help install. My special string must of got lost in the bottom of my tool box i think?? but thanks for your input my friend

 

Lost the special string

Whatever will you do now - I've been told they're really hard to come by...

No probs matey
Joe

 

If you r in the trade stock a few the one you can just get on is the right one.

 

I would be much more likely to say that you're a hypocritical burk.

 

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