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Plumbers in rome used it for pipes?
They used Lead
Is lead dangerous in any way?
yes lead is dangerous if you sallow it you can get lead poisoning
What is the subsatnce is used to join metals together such as pipes?
Solder. It is an alloy of lead and tin, with a (relatively) low melting point. It only works with Copper or lead pipes.
What dangerous gas is produced by the decay of radium-226?
Radium is very radioactive and toxic; the most simple effects are dermatological but an acute irradiation (or intoxication) can lead to death.
Why is lead-free solder used?
Lead is toxic to humans (causes brain damage) thus when using a solder to join copper water pipes it is best not to use a solder containing lead as this will get into the water passing through the pipes and slowly poison the user of this water.
Why the water pipes should not be suppliesd through lead pipes?
The lead will leach into the water and give you lead poisoning.
Are lead pipes in plumbing dangerous?
No the moron politicians have no clue to what they are talking about. Lead water lines for example get a protective coating (oxidization) that prevents the actual lead from entering the potable water supply over time.
What element replaced lead for use in water pipes?
Iron replaced lead in water pipes.
A plumber has put 18 gallons of antifreeze into my water pipes can the antifreeze interact with copper or lead pipes or pipes with lead soddering and cause contamination to the water?
I can't think you are talking drinking water pipes because anitfreeze is poisonous. Nor should you have lead pipes or lead solder in drinking water pipes. So either sleeve pipes or heating pipes then. Antifreeze has inhibitors designed to prevent corrosion.
Where do the pipes lead?
to your toilet
Plumbers in rome used it for pipes?
They used Lead
When were lead pipes banned in the UK?
Lead pipes were banned in 1969 because lead is poisonous, especially for the vulnerable (children, pregnant women and the elderly). But, many pre-1970s homes will still have lead pipes today and they have been used in the UK for drinking water for almost 2000 years. The lead content in water is significantly reduced by calcium deposits etc on the inside of pipes but many home owners prefer to replace lead with copper pipes when renovating.
Where can I buy a gas leak detector?
Lowes.com or Homedepot.com have all you need to fix those little leaks in pipes. they carry testers for water pipes to gas pipes. However, when dealing with gas it is always safe to call the gas company.
What problems are associated with lead pipes?
Lead poisoning. Answer courtesy of a slothbrain
Is lead in drinking water?
It can be... especially if it travels through lead pipes.
What is the orgin of the word plumber?
The name comes from the Latin word for pipes (appropriate, since a plumber works with pipes). Early pipes were made from the metal Lead- and the Latin word for lead is Plumbum.
Is lead dangerous in any way?
yes lead is dangerous if you sallow it you can get lead poisoning
