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boiler valve question
Author: ddbbp (KS) I have a unused 1/2" pipe with a end cap on it. I was going to put a "quarter turn boiler valve" on the end. I was going to use it as another outlet to drain the system down for repairs or even attach a hose to it. The "boiler valve" says not to use with potable water. Is this the wrong type of valve to use for my intended purpose? Edited 1 times.
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Re: boiler valve question
Author: bernabeu (SC) you have a 'brass valve' containing a miniscule bit of lead IMO: if used as a 'dead end' shut off for maintenance purposes you are 'good to go' ============================================== "Measure Twice & Cut Once" - Retired U.A. Local 1 & 638
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Re: boiler valve question
Author: hj (AZ) Just do not drink the water out of it and you will be fine.
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Re: boiler valve question
Author: ddbbp (KS) so isn't the lead a concern with it holding back pressure? potability aside, isn't this valve for a heating system?
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Re: boiler valve question
Author: hj (AZ) A vavlve can be used for anything you want to. The amount of lead in that valve, that could get into your water system would probably have to measured by some super sensitive machine. Don't worry about it. We didn't for the past 100 years.
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Re: boiler valve question
Author: holland123 (MI) I agree, this lead issue in brass is ridiculous, it has actually rendered our brass now unbrazable.
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