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    stevecarruth Posts: 5, Reputation: 1
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    Feb 1, 2006, 07:11 PM
    Lead solder
    Is there any alternatives to resolder a lead solder joint besides lead?
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    Feb 2, 2006, 02:08 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by stevecarruth
    Is there any alternitives to resolder a lead solder joint besides lead?
    Are you referring to "lead solder" as in copper pipe connections (which should actually use lead-free solder), or do you actually mean to say "lead-and-oakum joint"?
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    Feb 2, 2006, 06:08 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by stevecarruth
    Is there any alternitives to resolder a lead solder joint besides lead?
    Good morning Steve,

    I think you may be asking about "Cold Solder" http://www.justforcopper.com/
    This is a epoxy that bonds copper fittings without lead solder.
    Regards, Tom
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