Are the hoses in this kit rated as safe for drinking water?
1651708
We no longer have packaging. I don't know , but my guess would be no, just because so many plastics are not safe.
948611
Typically PTFE white tape is safe for drinking water systems. It becomes unstable at very high temperatures which are not seen in a water system (above 260.) You can review the MSDS on www.dixonvalve.com. Hope that helps.
1660203
I think it is. I bought several of these hoses last year because the soaker hoses were not lasting even through the season... Someone told me these were better. Time will tell... Ask me in 2 or 3 years....
1152438
My husband and I both purchased these last year, and have had no problems - as long as you remember to blow the water back into the bladder after you drink. Water that sits in the hose does tend to get a gross, plastic taste but the water from the main reservoir is fine (just don't leave it sitting in there for days if you can avoid it).
814824
The casing of the filters are plastic. The tank is stainless steel. I think that the plastic is safe because it has to endure high pressure. I believe that the tank is the most important part. You will be using the water int he tank first
374497
I wouldn't recommend it. The hose is made of PVC plastic and overtime, direct sunlight without the cooling benefits and filtering of water will likely crack. HTH
855635
These are complex plastics made from petroleum and some are toxic. The fittings are usually polypropylene with low toxicity (most of these products are made in China so you can expect some lead and other contaminates in almost every product they sell- especially pet food!); garden hoses are another thing. If the company does not advertise "okay for potable water" I wouldn't drink or run drinking water through it.
694540
I have no information on whether you can safely water your plants with this hose. My feeling is that you should never buy another hose like this one.....it is a scam. Lousy plastic fittings, leaks profusely after a few weeks and there is NO WARRANTY.
1484083
hi lynn,k ..as long as its not into the filtered water its ok. they are tiny carbon pieces that filter the water.
159975
This hose is white with a blue stripe. This color combination usually indicates it is safe to use to move drinkable water to and from a source to a RV without contamination (vinal taste or smell) great hoses.
140835
I am using it to keep water overnight for several months already, no issue noticed so I assume it is safe :)
1004924
Not in my RV. The threads on these drinking water hoses are the same as garden hose threads. FYI, they are great hoses.
1262680
I have connected 3 hoses together and have had no leaks. I also use quic connectors on all my hoses.
1019296
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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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.
173604
Yes, right on the package it says: Safe for septic systems. On the front of the container it says" Safe on septics and pipes.
288280
You can put as many of these hoses together as needed to achieve a desired length. However it's important to remember that if you wish to have safe drinking water that is not contaminated with the kind of harmful agents that leach into water running through standard garden hoses, you must not combine this hose with a standard garden hose as the toxins that leach from the standard hose will still be present in the water.