What kind of pipe? Water? Central heating? Something else? Gas?
What kind of joint? Compression? Solder? Push-fit?
If it IS a gas pipe then DO NOT TOUCH! Get a certified person to attend to it. You are breaking the law otherwise.
Ddjdj
July 2022
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