----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Multiple recipients of sslivesteam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2002 9:16 AM Subject: Re: soft solder joints (was Harris book)
> I think my problem with the notion is that soft solder (IIRC) melts at > about 500 degrees F. Water, at atmospheric pressure(14.7 psia), boils > at 200 degrees F. Explain to me how the boiler will be hot enough to > melt the solder, and yet expel liquid water onto the fire? /me > ponders... > Steam is a very effective fire douser, is it not ? Art Walker
