A torch and concrete don't mix; concrete will explode. -- Max, Charleston SC
G Mann <g2ma...@gmail.com> wrote: >I've been following this thread for a bit and trying to read between >the >lines to figure exactly where you have a problem. I "think" the issue >you >have is the pipe joint at the floor slab is leaking? Otherwise you >could >cap it all off and close the wall and be content? > >On the off chance my long range Exray vision is working, suggestion as >follows. > >Lead is a barrier type seal rather than a contact type seal [ie. PVC >pipe >solvent/glue/stuck forever type] so in this instant the lead has given >up >some of it's barrier effect and needs "refreshed"... My choice would be >to >use a MAP gas torch [propane torch but with MAP gas cylinder, produces >greater heat] and simply heat the lead in the joint and "reflow" it. > >The melt point on lead is a little over 400 degrees to full liquid >state, >the melt point of cast iron pipe is well over 2000 degrees so the joint >it's >self serves as a cup in place. Apply local heat with the torch, and in >a few >minutes the old leaky joint is resealed. Let the lead cool without >moving >the pipe so contact integrity is preserved. No new lead flying around >to >violate more EPA rules and you should be good. > >Use caution with fire in the wall space of course. Keep a bucket of >water >handy in case you heat the studs instead of the pipe. If you have wall >board >still on one side of the open wall it will serve as a barrier however >carpet >and flamables on the other side of that should be moved back for >safety. >[Don't want to build a fire in the other room do you?] > >HTH, > >Grant... > >On Sat, Oct 1, 2011 at 6:09 AM, Michael Canfield ><slozuk...@gmail.com>wrote: > >> Less work is better to me in a case like this one. Cap off the top >of the >> pipe with a bit of plumbers putty so no sewer gasses or moisture can >> backflow into the wall, cover it up and forget it. >> >> Another way to look at it is that lead is sort of like asbestos, if >you >> leave it alone, it won't hurt you. >> >> Mike >> On Oct 1, 2011 6:52 AM, "Mitch Haley" <m...@voyager.net> wrote: >> > Dan Penoff wrote: >> > >> >> Plus they have the "magic boxes." Those who use Ace or True Value >will >> know what I am talking about... >> > >> > You mean the drawers full of hardware items, with prices on each >> compartment >> > like "15 cents each", when the big box store would sell you a >package of >> four >> > for $2.99? >> > >> > Mitch. >> > >> > _______________________________________ >> > http://www.okiebenz.com >> > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> > >> > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >_______________________________________ >http://www.okiebenz.com >For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
