"Andrew" wrote in message
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On 18/07/2014 12:00, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
In article ,
John Rumm wrote:
In Australia silver solder is specified in new buildings (units,
flats,domestic complexes, high rises, industrial) for copper pipe
(mostly 5% sometimes 2%

Can't think of any advantages, and plenty of disadvantages in its use
for this application. When copper pipes fail, it is almost never due to
solder failing in the fitting.

With a joint that was as strong as the tube, freezing would likely split
the tube. With soft solder, it may just 'pop' the joint making repairs
easier.

This is Australia, Dave. Freezing only occurs if you fall into the
supermarket chilled cabinet.

Bull****. Try Canberra in winter sometime.