21. Water main

One of the disadvantages advantages of completely renovating an old house is that one job often reveals another which needs attention. All the digging for the new drainage has exposed the original lead pipe which supplies the house with water. It's not in good condition and is leaking in a couple of places so the decision is made to replace it.

The old lead pipe is corroded in several places.

One trip to the hire shop later and I am back with this baby to cut a trench through the tarmac drive.

The floor saw is returned after doing it's job and I am back to the old pick and spade for the rest.

The connection to the mains supply in the street is exposed after much digging.

The new pipe is laid...

...and connected to the mains supply.

At least now we will be happy that the water supply isn't contaminated with lead and that we're not wasting water through leakage. Time for a cuppa methinks...