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    cyrusrad Posts: 4, Reputation: 1
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    May 23, 2009, 03:54 PM
    Leak in lead pipe work?
    Hi I have leak in the main water supply and is accessible how can I fix it I don't want to change the pipe work or use the fittings is it possible?
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    May 25, 2009, 02:44 PM

    Your question seems to have gotten lost. Repost in plumbing section. Why would you not want to use fittings?
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    May 25, 2009, 03:34 PM

    To do it right, you will have to either change pipe or use fitting to replace the leaking portion. There is no repairing the pipe. Can you please give a little more info on your situation, maybe a picture or two. Also, are you calling the LEAD pipe the main, or is it actually a lead(the material). Hope we can help out on this one.
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    May 25, 2009, 05:50 PM

    MGD77 said it: there is nothing like doing it the right way. But there are some temporary fixes. You can buy s.s. clamp and clamp it for now.
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    May 28, 2009, 02:43 PM
    Thanks mate I got the answer it was the lead pipe and I was wondering if I could solder it .I am going to use lead loc .
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    May 28, 2009, 02:46 PM
    The leaking pipe is lead which is main supply as well thanks for the help I am using lead loc.
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    May 28, 2009, 02:50 PM
    Thank mate I am going to fix it with lead loc fittings .
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    May 28, 2009, 03:33 PM

    Please let us know how it works out.
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