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A plumbers candle was used to melt wax to wipe down lead pipe .
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What is a plumber's candle?
Many years ago, plumbers used the plumbers candle to join pipes together. Wax from the burning candle would be dripped onto a "wiping cloth" to form a protective coating on the cloth. Molten lead would then be poured onto the cloth and wiped onto the joint of the pipes to seal the joint. The candle wax prevented the lead from sticking to the cloth. This process of joining pipes together was called "lead wiping." It is likely that plumbers needed a candle that would give off a lot of light while they worked in dark confined spaces. They may have asked candlemakers to create a candle that provided more light than a normal taper candle. So, another theory for the origin of the plumbers candle is that the plumbers candle was made specifically to provide light for plumbers as they worked. In the days before paraffin wax, tallow (animal fat or oil) was used to make candles. Plumbers candles used to be made from spermaceti, the oil from the head of the sperm whale. Spermaceti candles were renowned as the brightest burning candles of their times. The plumbers candle was made a bit thicker with a larger wick, which made it burn even brighter. Due to overhunting, the sperm whale become an endangered species, and use of the spermaceti became illegal. Paraffin wax quickly became a replacement for spermaceti and burns almost as brightly. ALSO: Plumbers' candles contain more stearic acid, which means they burn longer than cheap ones which contain less.
Why is lead used by plumbers?
Lead is not used by most modern plumbers.
What mixture is a candle?
Depending on what type of wax the Candle provider used, a Candle is a mixture of wax, dye blocks used to color the candle and a fragrance oil that's safely used to scent candles with.
What element plumbers used it for pipes used less today?
lead
What is the special candle used at Hanukkah?
The Shamash, or helper candle.
What is another word for candle wax?
Tallow is used as candle wax
What does a confirmation candle symbolize?
A confirmation candle is a candle with symbols of the Holy Spirit on it. It is mostly used in protestant churches.
What does plumbers putty do and how is it used in plumbing projects?
Plumbers putty is a soft, pliable substance used to create watertight seals around plumbing fixtures. It is commonly used to seal joints and connections in sinks, drains, and faucets. Plumbers putty helps prevent leaks and provides a secure seal that can easily be removed if needed.
What is a lighter used to light a candle called?
The candle that is used to light all of the other Chanukkah candles is a Shamash.
Humble Plumbers?
Humble Plumbers
What type of wrench is commonly used by plumbers to fix sink-related issues?
Plumbers commonly use an adjustable wrench to fix sink-related issues.
Was the secret special unit created to keep leaks of information from getting to the public during Nixon's presidency.?
"The White House Plumbers" or just "the Plumbers." They were called the Plumbers because they fixed leaks.
