Oakum is typically made from old, tarred hemp or jute fibers that have been loosely twisted together. It is used for caulking and sealing joints in wooden boats, pipes, and brickwork to make them watertight.
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Oakum itself is not toxic, as it is typically made from natural materials such as hemp or jute fibers. However, prolonged exposure to the dust created when working with oakum can irritate the skin, eyes, and respiratory system. It is important to use proper protective equipment when handling oakum to avoid these potential health risks.
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A mixture of old rope and tar used to pack joints on wooden ships is called "oakum." It is used to make the joints watertight and secure on the ship's hull.
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Not enough packing or not tamped in enough. Possibly cracked pipe.
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Cut out the old piping and caulk a new cast iron bell and spigot with lead and oakum and test
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This may seem as a very odd answer, but technically, this horse type hair is called hemp in South Africa. It is used to join two metal pipes together to make a water or leak tight proof joint. The reasoning for it being called hemp and not another name is unknown and its orgins are also unknown. In the US, cast iron pipes, and this method of sealing them, has virtually disappeared, along with plumbers with the skill to do it. Although made from hemp, we call the rope/tar material oakum.