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**Nigel Goodwin** · 13th April 2008, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Krumlink

I still wouldn't use Lead pipes

How do you know you're not?.

Most lead pipes are probably underground, so there may be lead in the distribution system before it gets to you?.

Didn't seem to hurt the Romans, and their's were all lead!

**Krumlink** · 13th April 2008, 11:46 PM

It wouldnt hurt until the lead mineralized!

We use PVC Pipes

bryan · 13th April 2008, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

Didn't seem to hurt the Romans, and their's were all lead!

Maybe it did, the Roman civilization quickly crumbled <G>

**Nigel Goodwin** · 14th April 2008, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bryan

Maybe it did, the Roman civilization quickly crumbled <G>

I think it lasted considerably longer than Canada (or the USA) has existed?

mwtheplumber · 14th April 2008, 06:51 PM

As a plumbing and heating engineer, I can tell you that the use of lead pipe and leaded solder has been prohibited in the UK for many years for potable water. Leaded solder is still allowed on gas pipes or central heating pipes. As most of the UK has hard water, the limescale actually slows down the absorbtion of lead compounds into the water, soft water is more corrosive. I think the amount of lead used in electronic sildering is pretty insignificant in the great scheme of things. Most campaigns to ban anything are fuelled more by hype and the need to be seen to be doing something than any conclusive scientific facts. Look at global warming, there is plenty of evidence that global warming is a natural cyclic phenomenon, in Roman times they grew grape vines in Scotland! But the green lobby has jumped up and down and governments want to appear to be doing something.

CheapSlider · 14th April 2008, 08:05 PM

What about the mercury in tooth fillings ?

I do wonder if this whole 'green' thing is yet another reason to tax us even more.

In the 50s and 60s they were saying we needed to build nuclear power stations because there is an ice age on its way

I've been asked by the powe company if I would I like to pay more for my power because its 'green'. (-If they don't get enough 'volunteers' then they'll put up the prices for everyone).

**Nigel Goodwin** · 14th April 2008, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CheapSlider

What about the lead in tooth fillings ?

They don't use lead in fillings.

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I do wonder if this whole 'green' thing is yet another reason to tax us even more.

Mostly it is, they have introduced lots of extra taxes claiming they are 'green'.

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In the 50s and 60s they were saying we needed to build nuclear power stations because there is an ice age on its way

There is, but it's a LONGGGGGG way away

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I've been asked by the powe company if I would I like to pay more for my power because its 'green'. (-If they don't get enough 'volunteers' then they'll put up the prices for everyone).

Tell them you'd like non-green power and your bill reducing.

CheapSlider · 14th April 2008, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

They don't use lead in fillings.

yes you are right its mercury* (which is supposed to be even worse than lead)

*original post changed (Mercury not lead)

**Nigel Goodwin** · 14th April 2008, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by CheapSlider

yes you are right its mercury* (which is supposed to be even worse than lead)

Try reading about it:

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What are amalgam fillings?

Amalgam fillings are silver coloured. They are made by combining mercury and a silver alloy (50% mercury, 35% silver, 15% tin, copper and other metals). Amalgam is long lasting and hard wearing and has been used in fillings for at least 150 years. It is economical to use and it is not unusual for an amalgam filling to last 15 to 20 years. This kind of filling is normally used on the back chewing teeth. Before the filling can be placed, the area must be prepared by removing all the decay and shaping the cavity to hold the filling in place. If the tooth is badly broken, your dentist may need to place a small stainless steel pin to help secure the filling.

Are there any risks from amalgam fillings?

Mercury in dental amalgam is not poisonous once it is combined with the other materials in the amalgam filling. Its chemical nature changes so that it is harmless. Research into the safety of dental amalgam has been carried out for over 100 years. So far, no reputable controlled studies have found a connection between amalgam fillings and any medical problem.

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