The ­American Boat and Yacht Council says that we can solder, but we must also use a mechanical connection. The thinking is that a ­soldered connection makes the wire brittle and, due to the natural ...

The document particularly focuses on soldering no-lead brass Many no-lead or lead-free alloys use special chemicals in their composition, making heat diffusion more difficult Today, contractors and ...

Expert DIYer April Wilkerson teaches how to solder copper pipes properly for long-lasting plumbing connections.