Anyone use Stay Silv 15?
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Anyone use Stay Silv 15?
Anyone know how I can find out the safety of a certain brazing rod?
My welder got it all together while I was gone using Stay Silv 15. One of the welds is definitely in the steam vapor path (not alcohol). Searches on the site yielded two “id use it” with little other info. MSDS says copper silver and phosphate. Apparently cadmium is no longer used.
Do I need to start over or should it be ok?
A mega thread on brazing rods flux etc and safety would be cool. There are so many different types.
My welder got it all together while I was gone using Stay Silv 15. One of the welds is definitely in the steam vapor path (not alcohol). Searches on the site yielded two “id use it” with little other info. MSDS says copper silver and phosphate. Apparently cadmium is no longer used.
Do I need to start over or should it be ok?
A mega thread on brazing rods flux etc and safety would be cool. There are so many different types.
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Re: Stay Silv 15
You don't need a thread full of opinions when the info you need is already posted online by the manufacturers. I found the answer with one Google search.
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Link? Because all I saw was certified drinking safe with no mention of high temp distilling etc. And even that had conflicting answers from certified plumbers.
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Have YOU ever made a division on your own. We are here to help not clear up every thing you find on Google.fiery creations wrote: ↑Fri Jul 19, 2024 5:31 pmLink? Because all I saw was certified drinking safe with no mention of high temp distilling etc. And even that had conflicting answers from certified plumbers.
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Sure have. Right after I do my research and ask the body of knowledge with more experience than me for their opinions and experiences after having actual used and done it. Didn’t think a mod would chastise me for trying to be safe. Have a nice dayacfixer69 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 19, 2024 5:40 pmHave YOU ever made a division on your own. We are here to help not clear up every thing you find on Google.fiery creations wrote: ↑Fri Jul 19, 2024 5:31 pmLink? Because all I saw was certified drinking safe with no mention of high temp distilling etc. And even that had conflicting answers from certified plumbers.

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Re: Anyone use Stay Silv 15?
If you're concerned, maybe you can tin the brazed surface with silver solder. I've never tried it, I don't even know if you can, but I can't imagine why you couldn't.
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Re: Anyone use Stay Silv 15?
Basically just cover it up? That’s a great idea I didn’t even think to do, thanks!!!Salt Must Flow wrote: ↑Fri Jul 19, 2024 6:57 pm If you're concerned, maybe you can tin the brazed surface with silver solder. I've never tried it, I don't even know if you can, but I can't imagine why you couldn't.
And this is why I ask. If it works, a super simple work around to not even worry about it
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Re: Anyone use Stay Silv 15?
Some of you guys need to touch grass
Thanks salt for something actually useful. And the others that PM me actual answers. I’m gonna check outta this one.

Thanks salt for something actually useful. And the others that PM me actual answers. I’m gonna check outta this one.
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Re: Anyone use Stay Silv 15?
So, a clear answer won't be forthcoming for the next person who blunders into this thread?
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Re: Anyone use Stay Silv 15?
My answers for material safety questions have always come from the suppliers of the materials. It has saved me making novice mistakes, even before the advent of the internet as we know it now.
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Re: Anyone use Stay Silv 15?
In this case, it's like using a bullet on something that's already dead.Salt Must Flow wrote: ↑Fri Jul 19, 2024 6:57 pm If you're concerned, maybe you can tin the brazed surface with silver solder. I've never tried it, I don't even know if you can, but I can't imagine why you couldn't.