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Because they had no better materials at that time.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe Romans did not use lead. The Aquila system was a combination of aqueducts, cisterns and sewers cut through rock. These still exist and truly amazing engineering by the Romans.
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Why did Romans use lead pipes for aqueducts and baths?
That was the best material they had at that time.
Why did Romans use lead pipes?
That was the best material they had.
Used by Romans for pipes periodic table?
Lead (and copper).
What did Romans uniquely construct?
Romans used concrete, the arch and domes which lead to roads, aqueducts, coliseums, baths, and basilicas .
What do the Romans use that we don't use now?
Lead water pipes.
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
What did plumbers in rome use for pipes?
At the time of the Roman Empire, the Romans used pipes made of lead, because it is a cheap metal that is easily worked into pipes, and which unlike iron doesn't rust. The Romans didn't worry about lead poisoning. Lead pipes continued to be used even into the mid 20th century, before we became more concerned about the danger of lead poisoning.
Why did the Romans use lead for water pipes?
Because that was the best material they had at that time.
What plumbing was used in the time of jesus?
They used lead pipes , which the Romans used in Rome.
Did ancient Romans suffer from lead acetate poisioning?
The Roman had problems with lead poisoning because they made lead pipes for water supply.
The ancient Romans used what to make water pipes?
Mainly lead pipes or hollowed out tree trunks. An open top aqueduct, ditches, etc was also used.
Did the Romans use lead pipes for their water?
Yes and it still widely used even today
