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Dusty MI · Dec 18, 2012

When did it become code to use lead free solder with hard copper pipe ?

Thanks,
Dusty

jackinok · Dec 18, 2012

about 25 years ago.

circus · Dec 18, 2012

I've never used lead in plumbing. Going back 40 years. Don't know what code was back then but the lead hazard was well known.

Greenday · Dec 18, 2012

Wow, where ya been?

Pops1532 · Dec 18, 2012

Sometime in 1970's.

Sammy in Kansas · Dec 19, 2012

I was working in plumbing and know in late 70's thru about 85 we used both 50/50 but then went to 95/5 and in about 1988 we went to lead free

johnlobb · Dec 21, 2012

Sammy is right, I was a rep for Oatey, and in 1988 leadfree became the law. There was quite a controversy on which solder worked the best. (Most like 50-50 which the plumbers were used to). Some of the early leadfree solders had a pretty high melting temp and did not flow as nice as 50-50.

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