2007-01-30 08:22:32 · 4 answers · asked by Donald P 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Lead-free solder has been required for domestic water pipes for over twenty years now. It is still possible to get 50 - 50 solder (50% lead) for use on other than domestic water systems.
2007-01-30 09:26:32 · answer #1 · answered by big_mustache 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, lead solder is used widely. It is not pure lead, however. It is usually alloyed with tin. It can be found in rigid copper water supply systems, and new fixtures,(valves, spray heads, and others) are often assembled using a soldering process. Older cast - iron waste drain systems still use oakum and lead wool caulked joints.
2007-01-30 08:41:56 · answer #2 · answered by 107Dan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The term is SOLDER and yes especially if repairs are to be made to old cast pipe systems.
2007-01-30 08:28:40 · answer #3 · answered by egotist61 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Donald,
No, it has been outlawed in most localities.
Norm
2007-01-30 08:27:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋