how thick is the lead in a lead joint

crrobbins7 · #1 Feb 25, 2007, 01:14 PM

Im getting ready to take the Indiana pluming test and i was wanting to know how thick the lead
is suppose to be in the hub of the cast iron.

iamgrowler · Feb 25, 2007, 01:27 PM

The 2003 Uniform Plumbing Code says to a depth of not less than one inch.

After caulking, the finished joint shall not extend more than 1/8 of an inch below the rim of the hub.

I'd double check the code book you've trained with, though.

crrobbins7 · Feb 25, 2007, 03:21 PM

thanks for the answer i was told 1 inch i just wanted to be sure before i went.



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