Low lead yard hydrant

[GSM]

The most recent time that I ordered a yard hydrant I noticed that they also had a low lead version and it was actually cheaper. This leads me to wonder if there is a reason that the regular version is preferred? (Does the different construction result in better performance or longevity, etc.)? Or is this just a supply/demand deal.

 

[Valveman]

Low Lead alloys are mostly copper. They will turn green and corrode like the Statue of Liberty. Lead is a good thing and can make plumbing last forever. As long as you don't have acidic or hot water the lead will not leach out of the metal. Probably cheaper because they sell more of them as many people are unjustifiably afraid of lead.

 

[Sponsor]

 

[GSM]

Low Lead alloys are mostly copper. They will turn green and corrode like the Statue of Liberty. Lead is a good thing and can make plumbing last forever. As long as you don't have acidic or hot water the lead will not leach out of the metal. Probably cheaper because they sell more of them as many people are unjustifiably afraid of lead.

Great thank you for the response. This is a much better answer than I received from the online seller of the hydrants!

 

[Valveman]

Thanks. It is almost impossible to get help on line or even if you walk into a store these days. Customer service is a thing of the past. After helping people with their water systems, many times I get a call back wanting more help. They ask me about all kinds of things from septic systems to roofing. Lol! I guess I am just an old guy who has been around and done a lot of things. I must look the part because when I go into a supply or box store, people stop me and ask questions as if I worked there. If I wore orange I would never get out of there.

 

[Jeff H Young]

I think the leadfree under .25 percent lead been required in the USA around 10 years ( I know my code requires it) . Whether a little lead hurts anyone or not isn't my call , personally I follow code on this . In CA many millions of dollars probably hundreds of millions removing lead from school piping Farce? maybe I don't really think about it I comply

 

[Reach4]

Consider a stainless steel yard hydrant. That should deal with your concerns.

 

[Valveman]

I dont really think about it I comply

Oh I comply! Because I have to. But I think about it, know it is a farce, and don't like it! I guess people shouldn't think about things, or we would wonder why we have to comply?

 

[Jeff H Young]

I just haven't studied it enough to have an opinion. I think high amounts of lead are likely unhealthy, but I don't doubt that some this is overkill. I'm not worried about a brass fitting on a outside bib but its not technically isolated .
I think we get a lot of not so good info to push agenda In so many issues