Lead to Copper Compression leaking

[Twiney]

I have cut a section of lead pipe out to put in a new stop cock to rejoin I took the sectionto the plumbers who told me I needed 6lb 15mm cooper to lead connection (the package doesn't say lead loc is that the better make) one side seems to be okay but I have changed the side 3'x and there is still leakage it appears to be coming from both the lead connection side and the copper side HELP!! what can I do to stop this leak

 

[brumylad]

try ptfe tape arround the olive first

 

[doitall]

first thing is to clean the lead and remove any indentations.

Try the "Philmac" universal connector

click

 

[Twiney]

Thanks 4 replies

tried PTFE tape

Do it all do U know if this connector is widely available in plumbers merchants I have U tried it thanks

 

[doitall]

Jewsons and must merchants should have them.

Yes have used them loads of times, including an old rusty steel pipe

 

[ChrisR]

Plumbcenter do Talbot similar things, they grip/seal anything.

 

[Slugbabydotcom]

If you have a leak at the copper end as well then that would suggest that you have overtightened the fitting.
Get another lead loc connector and cut a bit more off the lead pipe so you have a decent end to work with before starting again.[assuming the end you are working with is all chewed up]
Disassemble the new fitting and re-assemble on the lead pipe in the correct order as you go. That way you can make sure the the pipe goes all the way into the fitting.

 

[Slugbabydotcom]

Further to last
Those philmac fittings are the biz but if you dont have a decent bit of pipe to work with you are still likely to get problems

 

[Twiney]

Thanks 4 all the replies the leak is very minute so haven't tried to remedy it yet will try one of the alternative fittings that have been mentioned

Will keep U posted Thanks

 

[Twiney]

Thanks 4 all the replies the leak is very minute so haven't got around 2 trying to fix it will try one of the alternative fixings mentioned

Will keep U posted THANKS!