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Default Connecting polypipe to lead pipe

On 02/05/2020 12:20, Andy Burns wrote:
Robin wrote:

I've read the thread as pointing to either copper soldered to lead or
a lead-lock; and you can use lead-locks to plastic pipe (with insert
where appropriate).


The lead-loc plus range P/N DP200x are for MDPE rather than copper

http://mr-lead-loc.com/Lead-Loc-Plus-Range-C273408.aspx


other brands are available. I've used Philmac in the past with 15mm
PEX. We don't know the size of the lead pipe from a quick search some
examples are

https://www.bes.co.uk/1-2in-x-6-lb-l...ead-line-10271

https://www.bes.co.uk/1-2in-x-7-lb-l...ead-line-10272

https://www.screwfix.com/p/compressi...1-x-15mm/53125

https://www.toolstation.com/lead-to-...coupler/p42006

https://www.selcobw.com/lead-lock-15mm-x-lead-coupler


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