[Boatanchors] SOLDER

[J Forster]

Neither was I. I know the difference between silver brazing and silver bearing
solder. The stuff I used was called something like "silver bright" and needed a
temperature only slightly than lead-tin, not red heat. It was sold specifically for
plumbing water pipes.

-John

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rbethman wrote:

> 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
> >
>
> --
> Bob - NØDGN
>
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