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In the last few decades, most plumbing in the UK has been installed with copper pipes. The word 'plumbing' comes from the Latin 'plumbum', meaning lead, which is what the Romans used for plumbing.
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What element is used to make plumbing pipes?
Copper pipes are now most commonly used in plumbing. Lead pipes were used long ago, and the word plumbing is derived from the Latin word for lead (plumbum). Iron pipes were us…ed until relatively inexpensive copper pipes became readily available during the twentieth century.
Why is copper pipe used for plumbing?
Because it lasts and is very versatile and can be used for a variety of plumbing applications with amazing results
Can black pipe be used in plumbing?
a black pipe can not be used in plumbing. Of course black pipe has many used in "plumbing" gas fitting and steam fitting Pneumatic lines are specified as black , Fire suppress…ion systems black pipe, gas piping , oil supply , steam and hydronics black pipe
What is the metal formerly used in plumbing?
That would probably be lead that you're thinking about.
What metal is used to make pipes?
Copper is used in electrical wiring AND..... water pipes in the home! So Copper is used to make metals! If I find anything else I will add it later! Hope you find this use…ful!! :D xx
What metal is old and used for plumbing pipes?
galvanized water lines, cast iron drain lines, sometimes lead pipes, terracotta or clay pipes, and in rare cases wooden pipes.
How do you remove rust from metal plumbing pipes?
On the inside? Your only hope is just flushing the system; find one ball valve, sweat or threaded, with a hose cap on the bottom. Attach a garden hose to it. Find anothe…r one, preferably as far from the first as possible. Make sure both valves are open, and run the water. Make sure the supply valves are shut, though, or you'll just have more of a mess than necessary. Seeing as they are not AC/R pipes, you shouldn't have to replace anything liquid wise. Note: I'm a steam fitter, so I might be wrong. Not sure of what type valves plumbing pipes use. On the outside, just sand it with the same grit sand paper you'd normally use to prepare it for soldering. Hope this helps.
What metal is used to make water pipes?
Since World War II ended Copper has been the most common metal used to make water pipes. Plastic pipes are also used a lot nowadays, depending on the site and the application.… Before copper became generally affordable lead, iron or steel water pipes were used. More information Nowadays main water supply pipes for fresh water coming into buildings are made of plastic and pipes within buildings - delivering water to sinks, baths, showers and toilets - are made either of copper or plastic. Within buildings, pipes which take away waste water - which are also called drainage pipes - are usually made of plastic. Outside buildings, modern drainage pipes are mostly made of plastic but older drain pipes may be made of glazed earthenware (which is baked clay) or iron.
What are flexible pipes in plumbing and what are there uses?
Polyethylene and polybutylene are two common types of flexible tubing used in plumbing, and both are used in hot and cold water supplies in place of traditional copper lines.
Can you use PVC pipe for propane plumbing?
NO !!!! Must be Galvanized pipe with threaded fittings or Copper piping with flare fittings. If there ever was a fire, the PVC pipe would burn & burst allowing the propane gas… to flow out and explode !!
What materials are used as plumbing pipes?
Brass Yellow and Red Brass , copper type T.P K, L ,M , DWV galvanized ,yalloy, black steel ,wrought iron ,cast iron NH ,service weight, XH various thermo plastics This questi…on deserves this answer.
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Why is stainless pipes used in plumbing?
I think it is coz it is cheeperr bruv! hopee it helpedd mann!
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Which pipe dimension in plumbing to use?
I.d.
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Why are cast-iron pipes used in plumbing?
Because the are non-corrosive for sewage and are fire proof in commercial aplications
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Why are brass pipes used in plumbing?
Because it is non corrosive
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Why is metal used to make water pipes?
metal is used to make water pipes because it does not break in unequal expansion of heating due to water