They ARE used when quality and longevity is needed for leader lines, roof drain flashing material
The lead will leach into the water and give you lead poisoning.
Iron replaced lead in water pipes.
I can't think you are talking drinking water pipes because anitfreeze is poisonous. Nor should you have lead pipes or lead solder in drinking water pipes. So either sleeve pipes or heating pipes then. Antifreeze has inhibitors designed to prevent corrosion.
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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.
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Lead pipes were banned in 1969 because lead is poisonous, especially for the vulnerable (children, pregnant women and the elderly). But, many pre-1970s homes will still have lead pipes today and they have been used in the UK for drinking water for almost 2000 years. The lead content in water is significantly reduced by calcium deposits etc on the inside of pipes but many home owners prefer to replace lead with copper pipes when renovating.
Lead pipes are made by melting lead and pouring it into molds to create the desired pipe shape. The molten lead is typically cast in sections, allowing for the creation of long, straight pipes. Once cooled and solidified, the pipes may undergo additional processes such as trimming or finishing to ensure they meet specifications. Historically, lead pipes were used in plumbing due to lead's malleability and resistance to corrosion, but their use has declined significantly due to health concerns associated with lead exposure.
Sugar of lead refers to lead(II) acetate, a compound that was historically used to coat the inside of organ pipes to improve their tone quality. The lead acetate reacts with the sulfur compounds in the air to form lead sulfide, which created a smoother surface inside the pipes. However, the use of lead compounds in organ pipes has largely been discontinued due to health concerns related to lead exposure.
It can be... especially if it travels through lead pipes.
Lead poisoning. Answer courtesy of a slothbrain
The name comes from the Latin word for pipes (appropriate, since a plumber works with pipes). Early pipes were made from the metal Lead- and the Latin word for lead is Plumbum.