vintage computers and lead poisoning?

From: Ethan Dicks <dickset_at_amanda.spole.gov>
Date: Sat Jun 5 23:04:54 2004

On Sat, Jun 05, 2004 at 05:15:31PM -0700, Fred Cisin wrote:
> > Lead pipes are common in OLD houses but even there lead pipes are only
> > used for drainage and not for incoming water. I don't think lead pipes have
> > been used for incoming water for AT LEAST 150 years.
>
> When copper tubing is used, what is it soldered with?

Lead-free plumbing solder - Tin and Antimony alloy, IIRC.

-ethan

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