[Boatanchors] SOLDER

[rbethman]

John,

I wasn't referring to silver solder.  I am referring to the junk that is 
now available at all home improvement stores.  It is NOT silver solder.

Technically, "silver solder" is "silver brazing".

J Forster wrote:
> Tin whiskers are a real issue, maybe not for consumer crap that has a design
> life of a year or two (think iPods) but certainly for test gear.
>
> As to plumbers using silver solder, I redid my entire house using it about 20
> years ago during a remodel. It is a bit harder to use, but works just fine.
> And no lead in the water as a plus.
>
> Seasons Greetings,
> -John
>   

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Bob - NØDGN