Is there any danger in using solder on a copper tube that will be immersed in beer brew that will eventually be drunk? Special type of solder, maybe? Do they still use lead in solder? I know they surely use solder in drinking water copper tubing.
Steve
You are good to go with the solder they use for copper pipe, no lead. Silver solder is another option.
Is there any danger in using solder on a copper tube that will be immersed in beer brew that will eventually be drunk? Special type of solder, maybe? Do they still use lead in solder? I know they surely use solder in drinking water copper tubing.
Steve
I'd go with the silver solder . Better safe than sorry ...
Definitely don't use the old 50/50 tin lead solder. The beer will leach the lead out quickly. I'd be suspect of using the newer 'no lead' (95% tin + others) because of the beer chemistry. I'd use 'silfos', needs a MAPP torch to use.
Something to consider is putting the joints well outside the container.
All the real equipment is nothing but stainless steel Tig welded.
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