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At the time of the Roman Empire, the Romans used pipes made of lead, because it is a cheap metal that is easily worked into pipes, and which unlike iron doesn't rust. The Romans didn't worry about lead poisoning. Lead pipes continued to be used even into the mid 20th century, before we became more concerned about the danger of lead poisoning.
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I have a really old fashioned toilet, are there plumbers that specialize in older pipes?
I don't know if this place specializes in old fashioned pipes but I have never had any complaints about their service.
What do the Romans use that we don't use now?
Lead water pipes.
Why did Romans use lead pipes?
That was the best material they had.
Why did the Romans use lead for water pipes?
Because that was the best material they had at that time.
The structure of ancient Rome used for its water systems?
The structure that ancient Rome used for its water system was the aqueduct. From the aqueduct there were holding cisterns and pipes that would divert water to where it was used, such as the baths, private homes or some farms.
What element do plumbers in Rome use in pipes?
A Ranch
Plumbers in rome used it for pipes?
They used Lead
What did plumbers in Rome use for pipes and is used less today?
They used lead - The Latin name for lead is 'plumbum' hence the name plumber.
Who instals and mend pipes?
Plumbers
Who fits water pipes?
Plumbers
Why do plumbers use flux?
You need flux to solder pipes properly. However many modern plumbers never solder, they use plastic or composite pipe like PEX.
What is a vice us?
To hold something in place and keep it from moving. Plumbers use them when cutting pipes for example.
Where did the word plumber originate?
plumbers often use lead, the periodic symbol for lead is Pb. And plumbers #1 things they do is make pipes "plumb" or completely vertical.
What are the travel pipes in super mario brothers?
Oh the warp pipes there pipes because mario and luigi are plumbers
What is the person who repairs pipes?
In the U.S. they are called plumbers, assuming you mean water pipes, and not the pipes that one smokes.
Why do plumbers use fraction in their career?
Plumbers commonly need to use fractions in their career. The reason for this is that the pipes that they use is measured primarily in fractions, such as 1 3/4' pipe. Plumbers often have to custom make fittings, which requires them to be able to calculate in fractions in order to get a good fit.
Who uses a spanner and a saw?
"Spanner" is sort of a Britishism for "wrench". Plumbers often use wrenches. Saws are for cutting things, such as boards or pipes. Carpenters use wood saws, while plumbers often use pipe saws.
