Question

Which of the following joint is called run lead joint?

(a) Tyton joint

(b) Coupled joint

(c) Spigot and socket joint

(d) Flanged joint

The question was asked by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.

I want to ask this question from Types of Pipes topic in section Conveyance and Distribution of Water of Environmental Engineering

Answer 1

Right option is (c) Spigot and socket joint

The explanation is: Spigot and socket joint is called run lead joint as it contains molten lead, which is heated at 4000C and applied at the joints.