On Nov 19, 8:43�am, George wrote:
On Mon, 17 Nov 2008 07:36:05 -0500, George wrote:
We have a bathtub that has a drum trap - which appears to be lead, as do
the connecting pipes. �(The stack is cast iron.) �The trap is leaking.

...

After reading these posts, I'm leaning toward replacing all the lead,
right to the wye, rather than risk a future leak. �(On further
inspection, some of the soldering is ... 'curious-looking'.) �But doing
this has its own problems. �So, I have to do some thinking, which
doesn't go that quickly for me. �Fortunately, we have a second shower.

Anyway, this has been very helpful, so thanks to all.

G

repacing all the line is always best. old stuff is well old and more
prone to fail.

a nice all new PVC line will likely outlive you.....