I am concerned about the part that actually touches the water. Is it brass (which is frequently made with trace lead)? Or stainless steel or ceramic?
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The faucet is sold in various configurations but the model I received is lead-free brass and plastic interior. The only other configuration shown on the box is a forged brass and ceramic faucet. But the Likuan website does not make any mention to forged brass only low lead brass. So the configuration sold by Amazon is the safer option.
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It is ceramic on the inside except for the plate on the bottom that heats the water. That plate looks to me like stainless steel.
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I believe that it's made out of brass with a chrome finish. It shouldn't rust.
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Unfortunately it's plastic. I don't think you can buy real brass these days unless you pay an arm and a leg for it.
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It's ceramic so shouldn't rust. Haven't had mine for long. I do notice there is some calcification around the outside of the bowl. I use tap water so that's probably why. I just make sure to totally empty it and clean out the hair and food that might get into the filter area. It's very heavy.
971086
All the metal parts are stainless. No flaking. This is a high quality faucet.
1978018
I believe the brass looking part is actually brass. No part has corroded, at least in my case and live in South Florida with mostly summer time conditions year round. I have not had any corrosion. I purchased the ends 2 or 3 years ago and they have held up great. I have had to cut the holes an inch or two back, because the hose has bulged some but no problem with the end at all. I actually took a pic but I do not see a way to post it here on my Amazon mobile app.
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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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Scott, I have had my unit for less than a year, and really enjoy its fast operation. The 'interior' is all stainless steel, with a sensor at the bottom. The 'plastic' is a circumference at the top of the unit, the handle and the outside bast of the unit. None of them touch the water. There is a small screen on the inside by the pouring spout that is a filter, and a bit of nonn-stainles steel will be exposed that touches the water when pouring. I have not found any problems with my unit and use it 4 or 5 times per week. Hope this helps. --Richard Kelman
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There is one version that is Brass (yellow) and one that is Stainless Steel (silver) so make sure you order the one you want, we bought the brass one looks great!
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I don't recall seeing a warning. I believe it is just porcelain coated. It works great but let us know if there is a lead issue.
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The major internal faucet components, valves, valve seats (parts that wear with age and use) are all brass. We have the stainless steel finish. We bought the faucets independently and they were installed by a plumber during our renovation. He commented that they were high quality and that we bought very good faucets. The plumbing connections to the valves are plastic, but most new quality faucets are. We are very pleased with our purchase and would recommend this faucet.
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Just the coloring is that of brass the body is plastic. I would like to add that we have been very satisfied with this faucet and its performance so far. We may even purchase the matching faucet for our bathroom. Hope this helps.
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I believe it's steel. I use for reptiles so I didn't have to worry about any water issues.
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It's brass. Very well built. My plumber was impressed and couldn't believe the low cost.
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Please define lead free? The construction is mostly brass. I do not know is brass has any lead content. I would assume not because we sell 1000's of the same pumps (minus the hose connectors) to municipalities to use in metering the water supply usage.
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I would not use it in a high risk application like this. It will eventually fail and spray anyone near it with hot salt water. Even brass will corrode, so stainless steel would be the best choice for the temperature and the corrosion.