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Capt.Doug wrote in message
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"Bruce L. Bergman" wrote in message The option nobody else has
mentioned is silver brazing, normally
used on air conditioning refrigerant lines.


What is different about refrigerant lines that requires the silver?


I believe it's the heat tolerance of the silver. 1100* vs 450* for solder.
Might also be due to stronger joint due to the pressures.