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Can drano be used in plumbing pipes outside?
You must mean in DRAIN pipes. -It can not be used in plumbing pipes.
What metal did Roman plumbers used for pipes?
The Romans called it plumbum- which is where we got the word plumbing. We call the element lead.
What element do plumbers associate with?
The word plumber derives from the Latin word plumbum, meaning lead. Plumbing was originally done with lead pipes, although those are now considered to be obsolete, and are mostly replaced. Modern plumbing is done with copper, steel, or PVC pipes.
Is copper used in plumbing?
Yes, copper pipes are used extensively in plumbing.
What element was used in plumbing that made people sick?
pipes used to be made of lead, which is poisonious. cans of food also used to be sealed in this way
Why are galvanized pipes a reason for your homeowners insurance to cancel on you?
Galvanized pipes are no longer used for home plumbing purposes. If you home still have galvanized pipes in you home then it indicates that your plumbing has likely never been updated.
Why do plumbing pipes groan when pipes heat up?
yes, as they heat up or cool down they groan
Will acetone hurt plumbing pipes?
Depends on the type of pipes as many acid systems do allow for acetone
What is basic plumbing?
The pipes that go into a house when it's built.
How do metals get into your water supply?
From the pipes and Plumbing coming into your home. :)
Why cant plumbing pipes be used for air conditioning?
Of course they can
Name something that has pipes?
organ,cars,plumbing,bagpipes
