Tag: plumbing solder vs electrical solder

You’re standing in the hardware store, holding two seemingly identical rolls of solder. One says “for plumbing,” the other says “for electronics.” You think: “Isn’t solder just solder?”You’re not alone. Many DIYers, even some handymen, assume they’re interchangeable. But here’s the hard truth: using the wrong type of solder can cause a flooded basement, a…