I did silver solder it myself so it can be used. The only problem I see is that originally regular solder was used to attach it to the cylinder and most likely lead based solder was used at that time being as old as it is.Wow, over $1,100.
F.Dick -- Cylinder -- 18lb, 24lb, & 30lb. Models - 90809100, 90712100, 90715100
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Depending on the damage I'd see if a local fab shop could cut out the bad area and weld in a new section.
I did silver solder it my self so I can still use it. A new Hakka of other brand is never going to be as good as this old one. The biggest problem I see is that when I heated it to silver solder it some of the old original solder melted out. I am thinking that it was soldered originally with lead based solder. I don't know if that is a problem or not. I don't know if the new SS steel ones are the same. Mine is 7.5 inches inside and 21 inches long with a ear on each side on the bottom to hold it in the frame.Wow, over $1,100.
F.Dick -- Cylinder -- 18lb, 24lb, & 30lb. Models - 90809100, 90712100, 90715100
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Depending on the damage I'd see if a local fab shop could cut out the bad area and weld in a new section.
I recently purchased a 12L F Dick with some rust on the pot and base b I was going to use electrolysis to remove this. Does anybody know electrolysis would be bad for lead solder? Or i F Dick indeed did use lead? Thanks in advanceI did silver solder it my self so I can still use it. A new Hakka of other brand is never going to be as good as this old one. The biggest problem I see is that when I heated it to silver solder it some of the old original solder melted out. I am thinking that it was soldered originally with lead based solder. I don't know if that is a problem or not. I don't know if the new SS steel ones are the same. Mine is 7.5 inches inside and 21 inches long with a ear on each side on the bottom to hold it in the frame.