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packy (MA)
so i installed 3 kohler toilets today that the customer bought from home depot. you guessed it..
tank to bowl bolts and nuts were plated steel.
why would kohler sell a product that is more commonly found in low cost imports?
i explained to the customer but they did not care since the house is for sale.
way to go, kohler.
you used to be a well respected name.. not no more..
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mijclarke (IL)
Being a novice, which metal would you prefer?
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Fixitangel (NC)
Preferred: Brass or Stainless Steel. Stainless was a little more expensive than brass back in the good old days when 2% leaded brass was allowed. Now, thanks in part to CA.'s lead-free madness, mfg.'s are using cheaper steel hardware, which will rust and corrode faster.
I've noticed that in the box stores, all tank to bowl and flange mount hardware is now plated steel; however the sneaky practice of using yellow zinc plating on steel is used because it LOOKS like brass. If a magnet sticks to it; it ain't.
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m & m (MD)
The lead-free laws should have nothing to do with toilet hardware.
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hi (TX)
I think the laws apply to toilets. You may have forgot where pets git their water.
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hj (AZ)
It should not affect heating and A/C items either, but their ads specify that they are "lead free".
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hj (AZ)
The laws apply to "potable water" and once it enters the toilet tank it is no longer "potable".
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sum (FL)
I am in deep trouble.
The ceramic mug I use every day has leaded glazing, OMG and I am so glad at least the coffee is brewed with lead free water!
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BigReg1500 (CT)
Sum - better hope that the coffee can is lead free also.
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hj (AZ)
In that case, just don't use the mug for orange juice. But, you could always sue the Mexican peasant, who made the mug, for damages if it makes you sick.
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bernabeu (SC)
not the peasant, but the importer
just remember that it was PLUMBUM which led to the fall of the Roman Empire
lead water supply piping - lead plates - lead pots - lead glazed cups - even leaded tableware
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"Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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hj (AZ)
quote; not the peasant, but the importer
When you sue, you sue EVERYBODY in the supply chain. Maybe even the trucker who delivered it.
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