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lead pipe

airdog · 2025-02-08 19:12:03

is there any fitting for lead water pipe to plastic half inch heavy

08-02-2025 08:12PM

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airdog

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is there any fitting for lead water pipe to plastic half inch heavy

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#2 08-02-2025 08:26PM

Lenar3556

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Yes, lead pipe compression adapters.
Or I think some of the black plastic Philmac fittings are suitable for lead.

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#3 08-02-2025 08:42PM

airdog

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thanks will look monday

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#4 09-02-2025 12:09AM

rje66

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Also, shave lead pipe with a potato peeler to fit into a regular compression fitting...

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#5 09-02-2025 12:10AM

rje66

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Still need an olive on the lead side

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