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  1. 12-08-2011, 06:37 PM #1
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    what do i have

    found some bar solder that is only marked taramet on the front and 888 on the back. i think its lead free solder but not certain. i tried google but not alot of help. anybody know what i have here thanks
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  2. 12-09-2011, 12:42 PM #2
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    i have heard that name before.
    but when i get bar solder that i am certain isn't body lead i just go with the it's 50-50 thought process.
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  3. 12-09-2011, 12:51 PM #3
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    Bar solder is usually an alloy of lead and tin. Just guessing. . .but you might have a pure tin bar.
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    Everything I found while searching lead me to believe it is some sort of silver solder. I have no idea of what that means though.
    You may want to consider selling it to someone who will use it as solder and buy known material, unless of course you can figure out it's composition.
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  5. 12-09-2011, 01:07 PM #5
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    Most of what I find for Taramet is lead free solder. I'd hold off on melting that until I could figure out more about it. Lenox would be a good place to call, 1-800-628-3030
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  6. 12-09-2011, 02:16 PM #6
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    thanks for the info,i called lenox and they have been sold too another company. called the new comp and they have to research it and get back with me lol. i will let you know as soon as i hear somthing. don
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    Found this online, just searched on "Taramet 888".

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    Product Description:

    Taramet Sterling Lead Free Solder, 1 pound spool, low melting temperature of 410º F and high strength. Meets all federal specifications for potable water systems. ASTM B-32 and Certified to ANSI/NSF Standard 61.

    Product Details and Features:

    Manufacturer and Model: Taracorp - Imaco 15086
    Oversize: No
    Taramet Sterling Lead Free Solder 1 lbs.

    Contact us: 866-786-3681 (some plumbing supply co.)

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    Clearly Teracorp makes it, I'd call them!
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  8. 12-09-2011, 10:30 PM #8
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    thats where i heard it taracorp, is still in business and is a company like granger but for the electronics industry.
    i used to get 10 lb bars of tin from them for about 4 dollars a lb.
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