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I see neither Screwfix and Toolstation stock the real stuff, only lead free.

Has there been some recent legislation I've missed or is it still
allowed on non-potable water systems?
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On 27/01/2021 16:56, Fredxx wrote:
I see neither Screwfix and Toolstation stock the real stuff, only lead
free.

Has there been some recent legislation I've missed or is it still
allowed on non-potable water systems?


I expect there is not much demand for it, since for plumbing work the
lead free is easy enough to use and works well[1], and the call to make
wiped joints onto lead pipe is probably not great for many users!


[1] Different story for electronics repair.

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