Posted by Rob Marshall on September 14, 2006 at 02:18:33 from 64.136.27.226 user Binnacle.
In Reply to: Re: Beckfoot Hot Water System posted by Owen Roberts on September 14, 2006 at 00:29:48:
With reference to lead pipes,I well remember them bursting after a freeze.
The plumber used to bang the split or hole closed them used a liberal amount of lead to solder it closed.
Using a large blowtorch which he had to pump to get a strong flame.
The torch contained I believe kerosene.
Happy dangerous days.
Rob