Hi Chaps and Chapesses, just jumping over from the Sparky forum for some advice!
The short version is that I need a crash course in lead pipes, in Scotland, in private rental, in a listed flat, above a cafe. And here's why....
My good lady OH owns a place in Scotland which has been rented out...
What is the rough internal diameter of an old (60-90 years old) lead pipe that an external diameter of 59mm and is used for waste water?
Thanks
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LordWest
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Hi Chaps and Chapesses, just jumping over from the Sparky forum for some advice!
The short version is that I need a crash course in lead pipes, in Scotland, in private rental, in a listed flat, above a cafe. And here's why....
My good lady OH owns a place in Scotland which has been rented out...
What is the rough internal diameter of an old (60-90 years old) lead pipe that an external diameter of 59mm and is used for waste water?
Thanks
Continue reading...
LordWest
Thread
external
internal
lead
old
pipe
rough
used
waste
water
years
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