The solder now used by plumbers for waterpipes does not have lead in it.
I also have an old extracter as you describe and had to replace a bearing that
required a little solder to tighten up the bolt holes . It's as good as a new one now.
                                                      Morris Booton
                                                      Waynesville, Mo.
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Stewart Beattie wrote:
 
> Do not use solder unless you can re-galvanise. Looks like you should invest in a new extractor.
> Have you tried sealing the seam with hot beeswax?
>
> At 12:19 20/03/98 EST, EMakovec wrote:
> >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
> >
> (an old Gable Endie)
> Cumbria U.K.