Is this hose rated for drinking water (NSF)?
1082428
Unfortunately, we didn't keep the packaging that came with the hose. I wish I had noted NSF and FDA ratings, if any, but I didn't. I know some thermoplastic copolymers are used for even things like catheters, menstrual cups, and (ahem) certain adult toys, but my advice is to check with the company that makes the hose. Good luck hunting down the info!
1082429
I have no idea. I checked their web site but don't see anything about drinking from it. I would say not, just to be safe.Here is the link to their site http://www.jgbhose.com/PGH/index.html
1082430
Not that I am aware There was nothing expressly stating that. I use it while camping for washing up things, it's not what I use for consuming water.
1082431
the actual product website says it is NOT drinking water safe, this was the answer by the site moderator in the discussion forum: "no our hose is not drinking water safe (potable) Thanks."
1074339
I'm pretty sure it is, but don't buy them, unless you intend to keep them in a cool, moist environment when not in use. If they are left in a hot and/or dry condition for any period of time, the rubber dries out and ruptures when the hose is used. I had 4 of them and they all failed in less than one year.
1969619
We bought this for the RV for drinking and whatever water. It is a regular hose so probably could be used anywhere a hose is used. Might be cheaper to buy one for the garden that doesn't have the potable water rating.
1492706
Peter: As I am not a chemist and given the importance of what type of material potable water will be flowing through, I would strongly recommend contacting Gilmour directly. I am sure they would be more than willing to insure your drinking water safety by advising exactly what material the connectors are made of. I can tell you that I own a couple of pair of these fittings and they work flawlessly. I am using them on a 3/4" garden hose into a 3100 psi power washer and to which the added flow has made a significant performance difference. No issues what-so-ever.
1740793
Can't say that I know for sure but its certainly seems adequate. I wouldn't be afraid to use it for hot water. Here in California the hose gets very hot just laying in the sun and its fine.
1741223
Sorry, Stephen, I do not know the answer to that. Since I don't use my garden hoses for drinking water, it wasn't a concern of mine. Perhaps contact the seller directly.
1973015
I could not find any stamp on the hose as to where it was made.. It does have a placard that says it is NSF/ANSI standard 61.Wish I could be more helpful, but I can say, I have had it in service several months now with no problems at all. The hose fittings on each end are very well made.Below is from their website.Camco started in 1966 with one employee and one product. Today, over 40 years later, we have more than 350 employees, over 3,000 products and five manufacturing facilities to better serve our customers needs. Our home office is in Greensboro, North Carolina. We also have locations in Elkhart, Indiana; Portland, Oregon; Leominster, Massachusetts and our newest facility in Beilun, China. I could not find any stamp on the hose as to where it was made.. It does have a placard that says it is NSF/ANSI standard 61.Wish I could be more helpful, but I can say, I have had it in service several months now with no problems at all. The hose fittings on each end are very well made.Below is from their website.Camco started in 1966 with one employee and one product. Today, over 40 years later, we have more than 350 employees, over 3,000 products and five manufacturing facilities to better serve our customers needs. Our home office is in Greensboro, North... » Read More I could not find any stamp on the hose as to where it was made.. It does have a placard that says it is NSF/ANSI standard 61.Wish I could be more helpful, but I can say, I have had it in service several months now with no problems at all. The hose fittings on each end are very well made.Below is from their website.Camco started in 1966 with one employee and one product. Today, over 40 years later, we have more than 350 employees, over 3,000 products and five manufacturing facilities to better serve our customers needs. Our home office is in Greensboro, North Carolina. We also have locations in Elkhart, Indiana; Portland, Oregon; Leominster, Massachusetts and our newest facility in Beilun, China. « Show Less
1545576
As said this is a Drinking Water hose, it has the same ends as a regular hose. You might look at a garden hose.
510784
The bottle meets NSF standards 42 and 53. It filters Giardia and Cryptosporidium and is safe for lakes and streams.
1288864
There is no rating on the hose. It is a thick rubber hose for normal water pressure, and can take hot water. Its made by Goodyear, so you may want to call their customer service,
1571271
drinking water hose has a different liner inside than a regular garden hose. they say its not safe to drink from a garden hose but i have for years when i was a kid. anyway the taste is also better from a drinking water hose hop this helps
1740792
according to mfgr, not hot water rated unless specified as such. Company does make what you look for, contact them and they will point you to source.........hope this helps..........Dave
307505
I don't know and didn't care. The hose was such a nuisance to handle, that I would rather use a conventional hose for most uses and a coil spring hose, for marine use, where storage and Potable water use (not poisoning the drinking water with carcinogens) matters.
1174355
I can't recommend this hose for hot water (or cold water for that matter). Mine burst within a week of use.
12228
I believe this hose is not rated for gas washer. (I do recall reading somewhere not intended for gas washer).
1546937
Not Sure I Saw the NSF Logo on the Box it came in, I don't have the box to verify.
965126
No mention on the packaging about BPA content, but it does say it is drinking water safe. Fittings are not heavy brass, but brass-colored stamped metal.