how do i stop a lead pipe from leaking. I want to cap it off and bury it. thanx

robbo, April 2008

Can you turn the water off to the lead pipe? If so you can cut the end off and put a fitting on called a 'Lead Lok' - its brass and effectively means that you can connect your lead pipe to the more usual copper or plastic fittings, and fit a stop end on after that.

John, April 2008