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Plastic was not invented during that time period.

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Q: Why didn't the Romans use plastic for their water pipes?
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What do the Romans use that we don't use now?

Lead water pipes.


Why did the Romans use lead for water pipes?

Because that was the best material they had at that time.


Which are the materials or metals used for making pipe?

Before copper and plastic pipes became available people used to use lead, iron or steel to make water pipes. Nowadays main water supply pipes for fresh water coming into buildings are made of plastic and pipes within buildings - delivering water to sinks, baths, showers and toilets - are made either of copper or plastic. Within buildings, pipes which take away waste water - which are also called drainage pipes - are usually made of plastic. Outside buildings, modern drainage pipes are mostly made of plastic but older drain pipes may be made of glazed earthenware (which is baked clay) or iron.


Why is plastic foam used to wrap hot water pipes?

to stop condesation of water from the surface of pipe.


Did the Romans use lead pipes for their water?

Yes and it still widely used even today


What materials are used for incoming water pipes in residential plumbing?

Copper or plastic piping


When and where was the first use of basic plumbing pipes used?

The Romans used the first basic pipes, aqueducts, baths and many other innovations in water usage.


How do you get rid of mineral build up in hot water pipes?

Replace them with copper or plastic pipe.


How did the Romans get the water inside the Roman Colosseum?

they got the water inside by using pipes from the outside and connect them underground to the inside and let the water flow when they wanted it to.


What is svcp pipes?

Saudi Vitrified Pipe Company. A maker of ceramic pipes in Saudi Arabia.PVC pipe is Polyvinylchloride (a "plastic") pipe used worldwide for water and sewage.


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.


What metal doesn't react with water?

platinum, gold, brass, acrylic, plastic, solder, and lots more. alloys that don't react with water are sequins, brass, steel, pewter and also many more.