NOTE ** Taracorp/IMACO, Inc. lead-free plumbing solder.
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NOTE ** This section is based on the products of Taracorp/IMACO, Inc., which is located at:
NOTE ** 1690 Lowery Street
NOTE ** Winston-Salem, NC 27101-5603
NOTE ** Tel: (910) 777-8600 or (800) 334-5266
NOTE ** Fax: (800) 637-6697
NOTE **
NOTE ** Taracorp/IMACO, Inc. produces Sterling(R) lead-free plumbing solder to meet or exceed the requirements set forth in the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of June 19, 1986.
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NOTE ** SECTION 15055 - PLUMBING SOLDER, Copyright 1998, The Architect's Catalog, Inc.
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Lead-free plumbing solder.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
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A. Section 15140 - Domestic Water Piping.
B. Section 15182 - Hydronic Piping.
C. Section 15410 - Plumbing Fixtures.
D. Section 15450 - Potable Water Storage Tanks.
E. Section 15460 - Domestic Water Conditioning Equipment.
F. Section 15470 - Domestic Water Filtrating Equipment.
G. Section 15480 - Domestic Water Heaters.
H. Section 15490 - Pool and Fountain Equipment.
I. Section _____ - _________________________________.
1.3 REFERENCES
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B. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
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C. Substitutions: Not permitted.
D. Provide all plumbing solder from a single manufacturer.
2.2 MATERIALS
A. Plumbing Solder: Sterling(R) solder, ASTM B 32, Alloy Grade TC; 95 percent tin, 4.85 percent copper, 0.15 percent selenium.
1. Melting Temperature: 410 degrees F (210 degrees C).
2. Tensile Strength: 7,130 psi (49.2 MPa).
3. Shear Strength: 5,979 psi (41.3 MPa).
4. Elongation Percent: 19.1.
5. Brinell Hardness: 15.1.
6. Burst Strength: 5,800 psi (40.0 MPa).
7. Pressure/Temperature Test Data on Copper Tube Assemblies comprised of 3 inch (75 mm), 2 inch (50 mm), 1 inch (25 mm), 3/4 inch (19 mm), and 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) Tubing with a Reducing Tee:
a. No leaks at 70 degrees F (21 degrees C), 200 psi (14,060 g/sq. cm), held for 2 minutes.
b. No leaks at 180 degrees F (82 degrees C), 200 psi (14,060 g/sq. cm), held for 2 minutes.
c. No leaks at 70 degrees F (21 degrees C), 2,000 psi (140,600 g/sq. cm), held for 5 minutes.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
NOTE ** Verify that related Sections of these project Specifications refer to this Section and that all installation requirements are included therein.
A. Apply plumbing solder as required by other Sections of these Specifications.