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Ivan McGill <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 20 Mar 1998 22:54:05 -0000
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>I have an old galvanized 4-frame extractor.  it works fine, but it leaks in a
>few places along the bottom seam.  What's the best way to repair this?  Is
>solder food-safe?  I'm afraid the honey will leach lead out of it.
>
>Eugene Makovec
>Kirkwood, MO
 
Check with a small welding shop or radiator repair. They can probably fix
it with something that is food safe. We have solder that has no lead, we
use it for copper pipes, check with a plumber also.
 
Ivan McGill
Prince George, B.C.

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