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Sat, Mar 2, 13 at 10:21
| 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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| Stainless is fine, it often is more expensive than brass though. |
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| Thanks. These seem to have a good reputation though not widely known and are reasonable in price. |
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- Posted by ravenh2001 (My Page) on Sun, Mar 3, 13 at 8:46
| 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. |
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| " 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. |
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| Thanks for the heads up. I did order the faucet today, so I'll provide some updates after I get it. |
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