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Solders for Potable Water The U.S. Federal Clean Drinking Water Act limited the amount of lead (Pb) in solder to less than 0.2% for potable water systems. Shortly afterward, a new solder alloy was introduced to the plumbing industry for joining copper (Cu) potable-water lines. The alloy, which is ...

Lucas-Milhaupt Warranty vs. Shelf Life Many times each year, customers ask our Technical Services Group, "What is the shelf life of your formulated products?" In most cases, Lucas-Milhaupt does not provide a shelf life, but rather a warranty. Please note that warranties do not mean that the product ...

What's the Difference? Welding joins base metals by melting and fusing them, usually adding a filler material. Fusion requires concentrated heat directly at the joint, and temperatures must exceed the melting point of the metals and filler. Welded joints are usually as strong as, or stronger than, ...