Is this REAL brass? I need to use it on an RV drinking water hose.
1130348
Not sure if it's real brass. I use it on my pressure washer. I can tell you that it works great and has started rusting.
1130349
I'm fairly certain but not 100% sure. I've used them for several years In my garden without any corrosion problems.
952505
It is definitely not made of brass. It is silver and gray in color but pretty light weight, so possibly plastic.
1784054
The faucet I received is a Krome Dispense C257.08M which has a chrome-plated brass body and stainless spout. Most of the components that contact the beer are chrome-plated brass. This is disappointing given the previous response is why I purchased the faucet.
1271185
It is a ball valve, and going off memory I believ it was metal. Seems to be good quality.
1502201
Good question. This is supposed to be brass. Brass is supposed to be a mixture copper and zinc. With this product, I would not be convinced that it is a polluted compound of metals. It is not like any brass to which I have ever been exposed. Because it is for use with a garden hose, and you are not supposed to drink from garden hoses, probably because of the lead in the metal couplings, I would not trust this in your drinking water supply line. Truthfully, I have found the plastic ones more durable and user friendly than these. My suggestion, go plastic unless you can find an older version of this connector that was made in North America. Good question. This is supposed to be brass. Brass is supposed to be a mixture copper and zinc. With this product, I would not be convinced that it is a polluted compound of metals. It is not like any brass to which I have ever been exposed. Because it is for use with a garden hose, and you are not supposed to drink from garden hoses, probably because of the lead in the metal couplings, I would not trust this in your drinking water supply line. Truthfully, I have found the plastic ones more durable and user friendly than these. My suggestion, go plastic unless you can find an older version... » Read More Good question. This is supposed to be brass. Brass is supposed to be a mixture copper and zinc. With this product, I would not be convinced that it is a polluted compound of metals. It is not like any brass to which I have ever been exposed. Because it is for use with a garden hose, and you are not supposed to drink from garden hoses, probably because of the lead in the metal couplings, I would not trust this in your drinking water supply line. Truthfully, I have found the plastic ones more durable and user friendly than these. My suggestion, go plastic unless you can find an older version of this connector that was made in North America. « Show Less
670344
Not sure if its code for pluming inside a home but yes its brass it should be safe for drinking water. But as always check with your local water department to make sure.
857219
I think it best to contact the manufacturer and ask the question about lead. I am assuming that because the hose itself has no lead and the claim is that it is lead free, that the brass has no lead.
154984
yes it is - but, be wary, mine leaked through the sidewall. like, through the actual wall of the kettle, not near the valve or thermometer. I sent i back for a refund and just spent a few bucks more for this - http://morebeer.com/products/heavy-duty-brew-kettle-ball-valve-32-quart8-gallon.html
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I did not look when I unpacked it. I can tell you that it has heavier fittings than the normal RV hose. I am going to use it from the outlet to a manifold to which is hooked a filter and pressure regulator, along with other fittings from the manifold. So, I wanted something that could take the pressure. This seems to fit the bill. I am pretty happy with it.
849616
1. Solid brass octagon female & male coupling. 2. This is an FDA approved drinking water hose.3. Does not tend to kink and reduce water pressure. 4. Water does not taste like vinyl.
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Doesn't state it but highly unlikely given it is solid brass. Just email them. I'm sure you will get a quick answer.Their service guy is Joshua Jantz <joshua@christfocus.com>
1343449
Good quality Brass, but the brass spigot screws into the plastic barrel,just don't over-tight the spigot and you'll be fine..also thread sealer will keep it from leaking forever...
1571269
Regular garden hoses contain lead in the PVC used to make the hose itself and the brass fitting also contains lead. Studies have been done that show a large amount of lead leaches from the hose into the water as it passes through. It is best to buy lead-free hoses for both your RV and your garden. Here is a link to one study on garden hoses and chemicals present in a standard garden hose: http://www.healthystuff.org/findings.050312.garden.php
801116
Hi. Brass is a lead alloy and pipes are supposed to be lead free. However this is only 1 inch of brass. If you have elevated levels of lead I would stay away from this. You try it and get a water sample. I like the brass ones because they are built better and made to last. Plastic ones crack.
1552103
Yes. It is a quality, commercial-grade heavy-weight aluminum item. The threaded part appears to be brass. There is also a rubber-type washer.
1450495
The sprayer is actually plastic. I was a little dissapointed with that fact...although I do have to say that it looks very nice and is working just fine. I haven't seen it in any other color (brass). Sorry :(
1153846
Hi Miriam, no brass is made of copper and zinc. The lighter the colour the more zinc is in it. Often used for pipes. Hope this is helpful, cheers, Pam