A_Plumber2020 t1_itju48u wrote
Just use soft solder and Flux. It takes much lower temps (you can even use a propane torch). Typically silver solder is only necessary for connections that are going to be in a concrete slab or for industrial applications that use high temperatures. And you can pick up a small roll of solder at any hardware store or home improvement center
Dorammu OP t1_itoxajw wrote
Awesome. Definitely not crazy high temps. Why’s that with concrete slabs? Is it in case of movement or something? Sorry for the radio silence, this is work at my MILs and I was there until midnight last night trying to get it done…
A_Plumber2020 t1_itpn6ej wrote
It is necessary because the expansion and contraction of concrete will cause soft solder to separate over time
ness1616 t1_ittk5eh wrote
Soft solder on potable water joints are banned in Australia because it contains lead
A_Plumber2020 t1_itud5mt wrote
They dont make lead based solder here in the states anymore. It's mostly silver, tin and antimony. It's still soft solder on a roll though it doesn't flow as easily as the old lead based solder.
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