Lead to Copper Pipe Fittings
Plumbing fittings to connect modern plastic and copper pipe to old lead pipework.
Lead pipe came in a range of sizes 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, 1 inch etc and in different weights 6lb,7lb etc. This refers to the weight of a foot length of pipe so 1 foot of 1/2 inch 6lb lead weighs 6lb etc.
3/8 inch 5lb lead pipe measures 0.743 inch (18.87mm) outside diameter.
1/2 inch 6lb lead pipe measures 0.873 inch (22.17mm) outside diameter.
1/2 inch 7lb lead pipe measures 0.918 inch (23.32mm) outside diameter.
3/4 inch 9lb lead pipe measures 1.152 inch (29.62mm) outside diameter.
* Lead is a highly poisonous metal, affecting almost every organ and system in the body *
* Proper care and precautions must be taken when working with Lead *
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