"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
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In article ,
Tim S wrote:
And use the correct solder - "plumbers metal" or something like that?
It's special because it remains in a plastic state for a tangible length
of time so you can wipe the joint with your moleskin for the ultimate
finish.

Yup. Moleskin and tallow. ;-)

Never done it with regard to domestic plumbing but as a cable jointer on
Post Office Telephones I've wiped many a lead joint - and set fire to one or
two other cables in the manholes during my time ) Eee, them were't days
)

Mogweed