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Plumbing gets its name from the Latin plumbum, the word for lead.
Lead was used for centuries in plumbing as it was soft enough to be easily worked. However, it is a toxin and it was found that some traces of lead were getting into the water passing through the pipes - and was accumulating in people's bodies.
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What element plumbers used it for pipes used less today?
lead
Why is lead used by plumbers?
Lead is not used by most modern plumbers.
Why do plumbers use copper pipes?
because the pipes don't rust as easy, and silver and gold are too expensive. That is another persons answer. Here are the main 3 reasons plumbers use copper pipes. Copper pipes are relatively non-toxic-unlike lead. Copper pipes do not suffer corrosion-as iron does. Copper pipes are relatively soft and easy to work with-unlike both iron and lead. However more and more homes are now using the plastic pipe such as Pvc and Cpvc which seems to serve the same purpose and are also safe, although both can be used, you still need to find out what code calls for in your city or town an abide by it.
What type of welding is used to join pipes?
It depends on the material of the pipes
Why is copper used for hot water pipes?
Copper is used as hot water pipes because the copper will not corrode when the hot water goes through the pipes
What element plumbers used it for pipes used less today?
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.
Plumbers in rome used it for pipes?
They used Lead
How does plumbing involve water?
pipes are meant to travel water around your house. so plumbers are used to fix those pipes if they are broken
How can you fix a leaking sink drain that someone has used plumbers glue on pipes?
You remove or cut out those pipes and fit new ones.
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 are plumbing pipes?
The pipes which are used by plumbers for installation and maintenance for the distribution of potable water for heating and washing, water borne waste removal and drinking also. To know more information visit at- alliedallcityinc.com.
Why are plumber called plumbers?
From the Latin "plumbum"-lead. A plumber is a person who works with lead. Household pipes used to be made of lead, hence a person who worked on your pipes was a plumber.
What do roman plumbers use in their pipes?
If you refer to the composition, it is Lead (Latin: Plumbum). "Roman roofs used lead in conduits and drain pipes and some were also covered with lead, lead was also used for piping and for making baths" -Wikipedia
Can you use plumbers putty with plastic pipes or marble fixtures?
Oils from putty soak into and discolor marble. Putty not used when putting pipe together.
Why are PVC pipes are used instead of iron pipes in domestic wiring?
Less conductive I would say.
Why is lead used by plumbers?
Lead is not used by most modern plumbers.
