burst lead supply pipe

[Neil T]

i've got a leak on the lead supply pipe as it comes into the house and was wondering where the cheapest place to buy some 28mm MDPE pipe would be from to replace it (if thats the best thing for the job)
I'm in Manchester area

 

[Phil_Plumb]

Your local plumbers merchant!

 

[dancinplumba]

Where is leak ? Fitting ? A hole in pipe ? Piccy pls

 

[Neil T]

leak is on pipe itself, just a little 2-3mm hole. (dont have pic sorry) i've got a leadloc and some other compression fittings, was just wondering about the pipe to replace it with. which would be best?

 

[dancinplumba]

Put self tapper into it as temp repair

 

[Neil T]

i've turned water off to the house til the morning. just need to make sure i get right pipe in and at a decent price

 

[lame plumber]

750 to 1350 mm deep remember (i think )

 

[Crinkmeister]

Do you mean 28mm or 20mm?

 

[Neil T]

its a dodgy old house, the lead pipe comes in at front of house and lies on concrete and rubble until it gets to stop tap (length of house). Apart from suggesting replacing the whole lot, i was just going to cut out where leak is and replace with plastic pipe ... cheap and cheerful

 

[dancinplumba]

Seltapper stainless last forever