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| hermetic:
In the UK the way to judge the quality of the brass in taps is, the older, the better. We used to have an organisation called someting like the "national water council" who used to set the specifications for all metal compositions in contact with water. and all brass taps were the same composition. Problem is I don't knopw when this organisation ceased to be, and became the "water research council" and now seems to be called either the "consumer council for water, or "water UK" I agree the quality of modern plumbing brassware is a little suspect, but brass is recycled over and over again. I have a huge tub full of electrical brass, taps, and general plumbing fittings which are going in the foundry as soon as I build it! Should I live long enough I will let you know what happens............. Phil |
| mfletch:
Thank for the comments guys I've asked my mate to just save the old brass fittings and they're only one way to find out so will do a melt when feeling better |
| awemawson:
During our recent house refurb we fitted new tap sets in all bathrooms and loo's. Without exception now two years later the chrome plating is flaking off in large chunks. No doubt Chinese made taps. Supplier has replaced them but I've not fitted them as I have no doubt they'll flake in exactly the same way after a few month use. Absolute rubbish compared to what one got years ago <old fart mode OFF> |
| mfletch:
Been carful of chrome poisoning snap-on tools change there tools if the chrome is coming due to chrome poisoning I had a new ratchet from them other month But your right just look at old chrome plated bumpers they last a lot longer than new chrome |
| Manxmodder:
Chrome poisoning from a snap-on ratchet with peeling chrome plating doesn't sound right to me. Is there any further documented evidence of this being a serious concern for hand tool users?.....OZ. |
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