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6pt in reply to @Bainbridge

We did it when we were messing about downstairs. Not sure it cost us £800 though. Sure it's probably fine, but I didn't like the idea of a lead water main .

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Bainbridge in reply to @6pt

As you say, it's probably fine but - pondering spending that money on a mains filtration system instead. Obviously if that lead pipe leaks that would be a serious error of judgement.

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rhowe in reply to @Bainbridge

Those lead pipes are often quite small in diameter and sometimes caked in limescale too. Replacing it with a nice chonky plastic pipe stands a good chance of increasing your flow rate which can make it seem like you've got better pressure too.

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