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reckers
Apr 28, 2008, 06:49 PM
How to repair junction where lead junctions with cast iron and pinholes has developed
massplumber2008
Apr 29, 2008, 03:42 AM


Reckers:

You can always try to use an epoxy putty to fill the pinholes (see pic.)...it comes in a tube and works pretty good at patching small holes/tears in lead pipes.

Here, want to rough the surface of the lead to be repaired using sandcloth or a cleaning brush (see pic.), apply the putty in thin layer, then work it around the edges with a wet finger tip to BLEND the edges of epoxy putty to the lead pipe. This works most of the time....temporary, but works well (I have some patches that are 5-7 years old and still going strong.

Be careful not to push to hard on the lead pipe when cleaning/prepping...could puncture lead, and that could be awful!

Anyway, if can't replace the lead pipe, try the epoxy putty. Let us know how it goes.

Good luck...Mark

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