I have to remove a lead dead leg of water pipe underground. When I
have cut out the T joint, what is the best way to join the two lead
sections, considering they will be buried underground ? This pipe run
will be used for up to a year before being bypassed by new plastic.
Thanks,
Simon.

"sm_jamieson" wrote in message
...
I have to remove a lead dead leg of water pipe underground. When I
have cut out the T joint, what is the best way to join the two lead
sections, considering they will be buried underground ? This pipe run
will be used for up to a year before being bypassed by new plastic.
Thanks,
Simon.

http://www.bes.co.uk/products/169.asp

In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
TMC wrote:

"sm_jamieson" wrote in message
...
I have to remove a lead dead leg of water pipe underground. When I
have cut out the T joint, what is the best way to join the two lead
sections, considering they will be buried underground ? This pipe run
will be used for up to a year before being bypassed by new plastic.
Thanks,
Simon.

http://www.bes.co.uk/products/169.asp

Do you really need to cut out the T joint? Would it be acceptable to cut off
the dead branch near the T joint and blank it off with a lead to copper
fitting and a push-fit end stop?
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Roger
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Roger Mills wrote:
In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
TMC wrote:

"sm_jamieson" wrote in message
...
I have to remove a lead dead leg of water pipe underground. When I
have cut out the T joint, what is the best way to join the two lead
sections, considering they will be buried underground ? This pipe
run will be used for up to a year before being bypassed by new
plastic. Thanks,
Simon.

http://www.bes.co.uk/products/169.asp

Do you really need to cut out the T joint? Would it be acceptable to
cut off the dead branch near the T joint and blank it off with a lead
to copper fitting and a push-fit end stop?

No because it's still classed as a dead leg, even if it's only an inch long

sm_jamieson wrote:
I have to remove a lead dead leg of water pipe underground. When I
have cut out the T joint, what is the best way to join the two lead
sections, considering they will be buried underground ? This pipe run
will be used for up to a year before being bypassed by new plastic.
Thanks,
Simon.

A leadloc....there are several diferent types and they go on inner and outer
diameter of pipe.

On 20 Feb, 19:37, "Phil L" wrote:
sm_jamieson wrote:
I have to remove a lead dead leg of water pipe underground. When I
have cut out the T joint, what is the best way to join the two lead
sections, considering they will be buried underground ? This pipe run
will be used for up to a year before being bypassed by new plastic.
Thanks,
Simon.

A leadloc....there are several diferent types and they go on inner and outer
diameter of pipe.

The issue then is getting the internal measurements whilst maintaining
your water supply. Dunno how much the lead-loc fittings are, but I
might get a few sizes so I know one fits, then try and return the
unused ones afterwards.
Simon.

In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
sm_jamieson wrote:

On 20 Feb, 19:37, "Phil L" wrote:
sm_jamieson wrote:

A leadloc....there are several diferent types and they go on inner
and outer diameter of pipe.

The issue then is getting the internal measurements whilst maintaining
your water supply. Dunno how much the lead-loc fittings are, but I
might get a few sizes so I know one fits, then try and return the
unused ones afterwards.
Simon.

There are not that many sizes, and the OD should give a good clue as to
which one it is.
--
Cheers,
Roger
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