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Dec 07, 2019, 08:02 PM
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Steam Plant Soldering Question


I know that in building a boiler you need to silver solder the joints. What about the steam lines? Can you use regular solder on steam line joints? I am building a displation lubricator, and I wonder if I need to silver solder it.

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Dec 08, 2019, 12:21 AM
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Yes,
use true silver solder. Not the common hobby silver bearing solder.
Dec 08, 2019, 01:53 AM
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I use the Stay-Brite silver solder on my steam engine tubing and steam lines and it has been fine.

https://www.amazon.com/STA-BRITE-Sil...=fsclp_pl_dp_9
Dec 08, 2019, 07:38 AM
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yes same here stay brite
Dec 08, 2019, 05:52 PM
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OK, thanks for the suggestions. I will silver solder the pipe joints.


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