On Tue, 17 Feb 2004 19:38:55 +0000, mike ring wrote:

mike ring wrote in
52.50:

It also had no trouble with solid brass fittings like drain cocks, which I
*was* concerned about

The difference comes when you try to solder damp pipes.
For new dry work and occasional use a £10 job should be fine.
For every day use you need to spend at least £50.

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