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All metal faucets Stainless vs. brass

11 years ago

With regard to a kitchen faucet, I know the recommendation is to get all metal and ceramic discs but the recommended metal seems to be brass.

There is a brand of faucets (Rugby) that is sold by several reliable local Hardware/Plumbing supply places in the Dallas area that is solid stainless steel (no plastic).

Is there a reason brass is the preferred metal or would stainless be good as well?

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lucas_tx_gw
Original Author

11 years ago

Thanks. These seem to have a good reputation though not widely known and are reasonable in price.

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brickeyee
11 years ago
Stainless is fine, it often is more expensive than brass though.
ravenh2001
11 years ago
Just a heads up from a person who works with stainless. 1 there are grades of stainless and note the less part not proof. 2 threads of stainless on stainless will gaul use lube whenever threading together. What to me is normal might be nightmare for DIY.
brickeyee
11 years ago
" threads of stainless on stainless will gaul "

Not nearly as much if you use different types of stainless fr the two pieces.

The body is likely to be cast, internal parts turned.
lucas_tx_gw
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks for the heads up. I did order the faucet today, so I'll provide some updates after I get it.
stillwatergal
3 years ago
lucas, what did you think of the faucet? I'm looking now for a kitchen faucet. I'm in AZ where they are sold but never heard of them till I found your post. Thanks!

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