grandspan
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I have purchased a Honeywell zone valve to replace the original (same exact valve) that is stuck in open position position. I bothered to read the instructions and it says not to use silver based solder because of the high temp it takes to melt may damage the valve.
I see that the Taramet Sterling doesn't contain silver but the MSDS sheet says that it melts at 410 degrees. Is that temp low enough? I think this is not much lower that silver solder melting point.
Lincoln Electric has a nickel based solder "NICK" and another "SPEEDY" and I'm not sure of their melting points, these are on the Home Depot website.
I'm not sure what to buy. Thanks for your help
I see that the Taramet Sterling doesn't contain silver but the MSDS sheet says that it melts at 410 degrees. Is that temp low enough? I think this is not much lower that silver solder melting point.
Lincoln Electric has a nickel based solder "NICK" and another "SPEEDY" and I'm not sure of their melting points, these are on the Home Depot website.
I'm not sure what to buy. Thanks for your help
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