Recently, I had the opportunity to talk with noted plumbing and heating contractor, Dave Yates, F.W. Behler, York, Pa., about the upcoming lead-free legislation. On January 4, 2014 Federal Law mandates the wetted surface of every pipe, fixture, and fitting sold for or installed in potable water applications not contain more than 0.25% lead by Read more
Lead free
Kansas City, Mo. — The “Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act” or Federal Public Law 111-380, eliminates the sale or installation of potable water plumbing fixtures with a wetted surface area containing more than a weighted average of .25% lead – beginning January 4, 2014. Rough plumbing manufacturer, Sioux Chief, announced its transition to the No Lead Read more
For residential potable water applications, Matco-Norca offers both Stainless Steel and Vinyl reinforced water supply lines that are lead free. Matco-Norca’s lead free water supply lines come in a variety of sizes and end connections, with lengths ranging from 12” up to 60” long. Matco-Norca has a complete line of lead free compliant plumbing specialty products ready Read more