In a message dated 3/26/03 9:43:43 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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<< bad soldering in copper pipes can also cause
lead poisoning and I believe it is still used in new housing). >>
Jon sez Only unleaded solder has been used to sweat copper joints since I
think the advent of copper supply tubes.in the seventies. The only miniscule
danger from lead poisining acquired through household water is, after sitting
overnight in the pipes, a small amount of lead could conceivably leach out of
your brass fixtures.
Running the water for thirty seconds flushes this out. Copper tubing is an
excellent product, have no fear.
Bad soldering fillls your basement with water, not your body with lead.
Wow, I am one smart handyman--------Hey Mikey, send me one of those Mensa
applications.
Jon Gorder
Loring Park
"Let me make the superstitions of a nation and I care not who makes the law."
Puddin'head Wilson
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