RE: It's getting harder to find brass fittings on a garden hose

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Posted by electrovice on July 19, 2017 at 12:56:39

In Reply to: It's getting harder to find brass fittings on a garden hose posted by Craiger56 on July 18, 2017 at 08:51:43:

Brass is a copper alloy. Copper prices have been extremely high in recent years. The desire to keep prices down for consumers will drive manufacturers to use cheaper materials.

Another issue is that standard brass is usually an alloy of recycled materials. The copper used may have some lead residue from soldering. Health regulations in some states may prohibit the use of brass containing lead. Brass that is certified lead free is much more expensive that regular brass. The use of the cheaper alloy side steps the issue and can allow sales of the same product in all states.

As posters have noted, there are solid brass barbed fittings available with garden hose ends that can be added to your existing hose. You can then make your own call on the lead/unleaded debate. If you go this route, avoid using the stainless steel band clamps unless you keep a box of band aids near by the faucet. I have used Oetiker ear clamps for plumbing and compressed air applications and find them reliable and safe. I use a pair of nippers to compress the ears on the clamps.

John

https://www.amazon.com/Oetiker-Clamp-2023-10100030-Pack/dp/B (Open in New Window)

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Topic - It's getting harder to find brass fittings on a garden hose - Craiger56 08:51:43 07/18/17 (13)

RE: It's getting harder to find brass fittings on a garden hose - pictureguy 11:55:44 07/20/17 (0)

RE: It's getting harder to find brass fittings on a garden hose - electrovice 12:56:39 07/19/17 (0)

RE: It's getting harder to find brass fittings on a garden hose - Conner2 10:36:08 07/19/17 (0)

Just as hard to find is true brass hardware on... - Neil49 00:47:30 07/19/17 (0)

Grainger has them - FenderLover 16:37:42 07/18/17 (0)

I get hosed every time I buy a hose (nt). - reelsmith. 15:27:36 07/18/17 (1)

But wait! - Craiger56 06:07:11 07/21/17 (0)

If you go to Canadian Tire nearby you... - kootenay 13:07:24 07/18/17 (0)

Yup - Rod M 12:33:36 07/18/17 (2)

RE: Yup - AbeCollins 14:22:55 07/18/17 (1)

RE: Yup - Rod M 17:23:07 07/18/17 (0)

RE: It's getting harder to find brass fittings on a garden hose - Inmate51 11:02:14 07/18/17 (0)

RE: It's getting harder to find brass fittings on a garden hose - Coner 10:08:50 07/18/17 (0)

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RE: It's getting harder to find brass fittings on a garden hose - electrovice 12:56:39 07/19/17 (0)

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