Can a small bore lead pipe be replaced?
Lead pipes can cause serious long term health issues and the smaller bore often results in poor water flow. Our engineers can replace your existing lead water pipe quickly and efficiently, from the boundary to the rising main stopcock within the property, using impact moling (see pipe replacement and moling).
Which is the best company to replace lead pipe?
Our engineers can replace your existing lead water pipe quickly and efficiently, from the boundary to the rising main stopcock within the property, using impact moling (see pipe replacement and moling). We are approved by the Water Industry (WIAPS), Anglian Water, Affinity Water and we are a member of the Thames Water approved Plumbers Scheme.
Why do I want to change lead or iron water pipes?
Why would I want to change Lead or Iron Water Pipes? Until the 1960’s lead was used for almost all water supply pipes and although the water is treated by your local authority, small amounts of lead can find their way into the water you use. This also applies to rust from iron pipes.
Is it normal to cut a lead pipe?
When attending a water leak on the lead pipe it is normal practice to cut the lead and fit a lead lock and 15mm coper pipe. On this particular job to the left the lead came away a meter below the ground and I was able to turn the mains stop valve from the pavement.
Can a lead pipe be replaced for free?
However, if your external water supply pipe (the pipe that brings water into your home from our water main in the street) is made of lead and you’re considering replacing this, we have a scheme whereby we will connect your new pipe free of charge and replace any section of lead pipe beyond your property boundary up the main in the street.
Why would I want to change Lead or Iron Water Pipes? Until the 1960’s lead was used for almost all water supply pipes and although the water is treated by your local authority, small amounts of lead can find their way into the water you use. This also applies to rust from iron pipes.
What do you do with a lead supply pipe?
You have a lead supply pipe, this is either a single or common supply (a water pipe that supplies water to two or more properties using a shared stop tap). You are the owner of the property on a lead supply where the water is used for domestic purposes, drinking, cooking, washing, food preparation.
Where is the stop tap on a lead water main?
It will then rise up to the internal stop tap usually located under the kitchen sink. From the bend upwards and for all pipes higher than 750mm deep the pipe must be insulated to BS 6700. Lagging must also be used for all lengths of pipe passing through unheated parts of the property such as basements and underfloor voids.
