Date:         Wed, 7 Nov 2012 14:26:08 -0500
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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At 01:12 PM 11/7/2012, Pat wrote:
>A variation is used on my copper plumbing pipes.  I sure hope that stuff has
>some structural integrity.

A sweat-soldered joint has enormous surface area and a very thin
layer of solder that's pulled into the joint by capillary
action.  I've never heard of a well-made one having a problem
(doesn't mean it hasn't happened).

Yours,
David

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