yorkie's

[REDSAW]

have to ask this question.....

can you use solder ring's on cold feeds?.

if so, how do you know if the ring is not lead especially if its been in the box for a long time.

and if so, so then, is the water regs considering this point an un regulated farce out of new builds?.

 

[GQuigley67]

on any pipe that doesnt carry potable water, i.e gas or heating pipes

 

[dancinplumba]

Can someone explain the advantages of leaded solder?

chk out the price lol

 

[scotty plumber]

Apart from the price then

 

[SimonG]

Better to work with imho.

 

[Best]

Can someone explain the advantages of leaded solder?

Cheaper,
Also easier to solder, as lead solder is easier to work with, as it melts quicker & doesn't set as quick.

 

[Guest123]

Due to the high lead content in leaded solder, less heat is required to melt the lead and it runs better. Composition of lead, tin and antimony also gives better adherence in the joint and looks nice and shiny after the joint is made. Unleaded requires more heat to melt the tin and antimony without the lead being present.