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What do the Romans use that we don't use now?
Lead water pipes.
Did the Romans use lead pipes for their water?
Yes and it still widely used even today
Why did Romans use lead pipes?
That was the best material they had.
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 Romans use lead pipes for aqueducts?
It wasn't. Aqueducts were made of stone, engineered to amazingly exact specifications, then polished and smoothed. Lead was actually advised against for the use in aqueducts, for its toxicity, by Vitruvius in De Architectura.
What do the Romans use that we don't use now?
Lead water pipes.
Did the Romans use lead pipes for their water?
Yes and it still widely used even today
Why did Romans use lead pipes?
That was the best material they had.
What element replaced lead for use in water pipes?
Iron replaced lead in water pipes.
Why did Romans use lead pipes for aqueducts and baths?
That was the best material they had at that time.
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.
What three properties make lead suitable for use in water pipes?
Lead is malleable, corrosion-resistant, and has low melting point, making it suitable for use in water pipes.
Why did Romans use lead pipes for aqueductsand baths?
Because they had no better materials at that time.
Are lead pipes safe for use in plumbing systems?
Lead pipes are not considered safe for use in plumbing systems because lead can leach into the water supply, posing health risks such as lead poisoning. It is recommended to replace lead pipes with safer alternatives.
Why didn't the Romans use plastic for their water pipes?
Plastic was not invented during that time period.
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.
Are no lead water pipes less quality than pipes containing lead?
Lead was used for water pipes because it is cheaper, more malleable, and more flexible, and can be welded together easily. But it should not be used for water pipes of any kind because of the risk of water contamination. Metals such as copper are more expensive but superior in performance, and modern PVC is much lighter and easier to use for drainage pipes, and for pipes not carrying great pressure.
