Cnherrick New Member Joined Feb 23, 2021 Messages 2 Reaction score 0 Location Jexdo, TX Feb 23, 2021 #1 Give me brass, no lead every time.
T Twowaxhack Currently in the Lab conducting research Professional Joined Feb 9, 2021 Messages 13,993 Reaction score 6,534 Location United states Feb 24, 2021 #2 Give me stainless with a stainless handle.
Zanne Well-Known Member Joined Mar 23, 2013 Messages 3,161 Reaction score 698 Location , Feb 24, 2021 #3 I don't see stainless steel on the list. But given the two options, I have to go with lead-free brass. Edit. LoL. Twowaxhack beat me to it by seconds!
I don't see stainless steel on the list. But given the two options, I have to go with lead-free brass. Edit. LoL. Twowaxhack beat me to it by seconds!
T Twowaxhack Currently in the Lab conducting research Professional Joined Feb 9, 2021 Messages 13,993 Reaction score 6,534 Location United states Feb 24, 2021 #4 Pvc is better if you have acid water. Brass is better if you have neutral water. The answer is situational.
Pvc is better if you have acid water. Brass is better if you have neutral water. The answer is situational.
skeezix Well-Known Member Joined Aug 24, 2019 Messages 203 Reaction score 59 Location Colorado Feb 26, 2021 #5 This ^^ Indoor plumbing = brass ball valves. Outdoor irrigation = Plastic ball valves. I installed mine over 20 years ago. They get baked by the sun every summer, turned off and on for maintenance, and are still serviceable.
This ^^ Indoor plumbing = brass ball valves. Outdoor irrigation = Plastic ball valves. I installed mine over 20 years ago. They get baked by the sun every summer, turned off and on for maintenance, and are still serviceable.