Is the internal diverting mechanism made of stainless steel? Last T-handle diverter rusted & then broke internally within 3 mo.
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Laura, I'm not sure whether or not it's made of steel, but, having used this for a few months now, I can definitively say that it is a SOLID product and way better than any of the cheaper ones I've had in the past. It's pricey, but well worth it.
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up date!!! (11:35 5-29) just went outside to my car & checked the valvestems & the stem part is brass...but outer washer is steel
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It is mostly stainless steel inside except where the handle points protrude inward with plastic parts. Overall, still very happy with my purchase after all this time.
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It's not stainless steel on inside I can tell you that. Some kind of plastic I'm afraid. I have one of these and this aspect is the one thing I worry about rather. Do the high temperatures result in the plastic seeping carcinogens into the water? I'd love to know for sure this was not the case.
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The inside is coated black. Looks porcelain enamel. Really doubt it would rust. I use everyday. We do NOT have hard water. Also I like the fact the handle is stationary and does not flop side to side. My set of pots and pans is the red porcelain speckled with black.
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My hose sprayer works when my diverter is not in use. Did your sprayer work before attaching the diverter? Perhaps the mechanism inside of the faucet, that diverts water to the hose sprayer, broke?? Maybe it is just coincidental that it happened after attaching the diverter?? Sorry I can't be more helpful.
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I would be careful because I doubt if it is stainless steel. Water could get trapped along the shaft between the handle and the burr where it would not evaporate and cause some rust. If you wash it you should disassemble and dry thoroughly. Happy grinding!
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Mine is polished stainless steel, and has been used daily for 3+ months. No problem has been found so far.
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I am not sure what the official answer is, but it's stainless steel. I know some camping places make something similar to this, but they have clip on handles.
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The strainer is shiny so it may not be stainless steel. Either way I love the strainer. I've had the strainer 6-8 months and I use it every day. I love being able to have it hanging in one side of my sink. Definitely a good buy.
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All the internal and external metal is stainless steel. That's the reason we bought this one. Love it too!
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I can't vouch for the actual material it is made of but I've used it for about 6 months to sort pins from brass during my wet tumbling process. It was wet/soapy quite a bit and I haven't seen a spot of rust on it.
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The handle appears to be stainless. It has never rusted. I don't carry it by the handle. Love this compost container! We recently completely remodeled our kitchen, major redo, and it looks great in the new kitchen.
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The diverter is made of brass, not chrome plating but we bought the one that has venetian bronze finish
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Yes, the bulkhead and washer on the inside of your kettle/mash fun is made of stainless steel.
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Yes, the tube inside is made of stainless steel. It is a decent unit, but just mediocre quality for its very high price.
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The one I bought is all stainless. There plenty out there that are not though. It's the best stout faucet I've used that doesn't have flow control