Healthy Stuff testing shows Water Right nozzles have high lead content. What is the total lead content of this hose?
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Doesn't Healthy Stuff testing show the lead content? Don't you think they should? I do not know what the lead content is, but I bought this hose (2 of them actually) as the description states "Commercial grade machined brass fittings are specially plated to prevent lead from leaching into the water. A truly drinking water safe product." It is a tough choice: plastic fittings, which have no lead, but may break easily, or brass fittings, with lead, which are more durable. I honestly don't know what the best answer is, and no, I do not have a better answer to your question. I wish I did. Doesn't Healthy Stuff testing show the lead content? Don't you think they should? I do not know what the lead content is, but I bought this hose (2 of them actually) as the description states "Commercial grade machined brass fittings are specially plated to prevent lead from leaching into the water. A truly drinking water safe product." It is a tough choice: plastic fittings, which have no lead, but may break easily, or brass fittings, with lead, which are more durable. I honestly don't know what the best answer is, and no, I do not have a better answer to your question. I wish I... » Read More Doesn't Healthy Stuff testing show the lead content? Don't you think they should? I do not know what the lead content is, but I bought this hose (2 of them actually) as the description states "Commercial grade machined brass fittings are specially plated to prevent lead from leaching into the water. A truly drinking water safe product." It is a tough choice: plastic fittings, which have no lead, but may break easily, or brass fittings, with lead, which are more durable. I honestly don't know what the best answer is, and no, I do not have a better answer to your question. I wish I did. « Show Less
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Here is the manufacturer's statement in its entirety, from waterrightinc.com on its FAQ page, on June 26, 2014: "What does the recent www.healthychoice.com report on garden hose by Ecocenter.org mean? We spoke with Jeff Gearhart, the Research Director who was in charge of this study on 5-14-2013 and he supported our safety claim regarding our hose. He encouraged us to send anyone with concerns to their lab directly. http://www.healthystuff.org/contact.us.php Jeff Gearhart also recommends our polyurethane product and natural rubber hoses over other garden hoses in the industry. He specifically noted that the lead testing that is performed by their lab utilizes an x-ray devise which penetrates the chrome surface coating to determine the level of lead content in our brass. And yes, although there is lead inside the brass we use (which almost all brass fittings do and that we have always claimed), we specially plate our fittings with nickel and chrome to prevent our customers from coming in contact with any lead. An Independent lab called Bureau Veritas in Buffalo, NY, has also performed a surface coating test that shows our fittings meet drinking water safe applications. You will also be happy to know (based on our company's priorities to make only completely safe products), that we have been working on a producing a completely lead free fitting over the last 12 months (now that that brass alloy has recently become available by Chase Brass). The only unfortunate part of making this change is that the cost for lead-free brass is double the cost of regular 360 brass, which will possibly add between $4-5 retail to all of our hoses. Again, although we currently meet drinking water safe standards, it has been our top priority in 2013 to produce the safest garden hose in the industry. Water Right 100% lead-free fittings will be available by year end and will also be tested by a certified laboratory to ensure a completely lead and toxin free product. Jeff Thomas - President "
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the paperwork state is 'solid copper', i have no reason to believe there is lead in it. The sink is lightweight and strong. hope this helps.
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Ask the manufacturer, as such information isn't provided. I expect they'll say lead-free. Just don't lick the faucet!
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The box does not indicate that there is lead content so that likely means none. We are happy with the drink dispenser.
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I don't believe it contains any lead, as that is now banned.I use it in my old British Bikes and did use it in my old MGB, which had a racing head without hardened valve seats.I found no issues with it.
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No, this is part number 1300 Lead Free is Simmons Part Number 1305 The other answers are misinformed. While it's correct that the water doesn't "pass through" the gauge the bottom of the brass fitting and the internals are pushed on by the water/air/gas. This is the section that contains lead in the 1300 which will leach into your drinking water or other substance. I have no idea if it is a significant or insignificant amount of leaching. I don't know why anyone would want to use a part containing lead for say potable water when a quick look shows the lead free part is about $1 more.
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From their website: "DO VITACLAY POTS CONTAIN ANY LEAD? Our pots have been tested by an independent laboratory for lead contamination. This lab, like most others, can detect lead up to 0.01% or 100 parts per million (the same standard applied to children's toys). When testing our clay pot, the lab concluded that our pot is at least 99.99% lead-free. In other words, our pots may actually be 100% lead-free but the lab can't measure them to this level of accuracy. We've long believed our pots are in fact 100% lead-free, but we cannot make this claim for legal reasons." I don't know where it was made and I seem to have misplaced the booklet that came with it, so I can't look to see.
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it has no lead got this from the websiteIngredients: Purified water, carnauba wax, palmitic acid (from palm oil), clay, phenoxyethanol and iron oxides. Size: 0.38 oz.
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There is no mention of lead. It is made with 100% "Spectra" fiber by Honewell. Maybe you can research that.
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Federal Mandate that all brass be LEAD FREE for potable water service just went into effect Jan 1 2014. Any new construction or items sold must be LEAD FREE if intended for Potable Water. You will need to verify with each individual manufacturer regarding LEAD FREE status b/c since this is intended for "garden" use the are not likely to make a LEAD FREE version since doing so raises costs approx 30-40%. LEAD has always been used in Brass/Bronze construction. It is a very small amount, but it is present.
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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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Oh golly, I'm sorry, I have no idea about the lead. I would assume it's lead free, but that's just my guess. I really enjoy mine.
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1/4 inch NPT is correct. The hose is marked 3/8 / 10mm ID, 250lbs Max. Made in China. Using reel in home garage and I'm very satisfied with the product.
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This hose seemed so great when I first got it. Two months after purchasing it blew a small hole near the connector. I emailed the company and never received a reply. I would not recommend it for medium to heavy garden use. If it's just light use then maybe it's fine. Not sure about the lead and micro bacterial elements. My instinct says no lead.
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4 1/2 " I'm estimating. Its worth every penny, Just make sure you clean it out and learn how to adjust the flow rate. I didn't the first time andI had a huge puddle of cooled lead lol. Buy it you won't be disappointed
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It's some sort of plastic and aluminum I think. My garden is organic but I don't try for certification but I can't see where it would be much different than a hose as far as non toxic goes. You have to adjust the strength of the spray at the faucet and one of the four I bought started leaking badly after a few months. About average quality for this type of product
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I have used one for over 8 years until it failed and then bought a replacement. I have no concern about any lead that may be in it. There are solder joints on the inside electrical connections. The way I used it in camping I should be more concerned about having clean hands after fishing, cleaning fish, hiking and setting up a campsite. I really feel that the concern is so minimal that you shoould also be concerned if someone tried to swallow the recepticle end or the wire.