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. [log in to unmask] 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.