Do any of you know of a source for water hose fittings that are quick-connect but that do not contain lead? All I can find are the ones stocked with garden hose, or plastic ones. I've tried 2 different brands of plastic ones and they leaked like crazy, so right now I'm using some metal ones that I had on hand but they're for garden hose and contain lead. I've written about the whole mess on the blog along with some pics. Any help from those with great Google-fu skills (Terry?) would be most appreciated!
Terry and Jo said
05:20 AM Sep 2, 2013
I presume you are looking for fittings that are both quick connect and disconnect for garden hose fittings. Also presuming that these are for the water supply line from the hydrant for your RV.
You might want to consider ordering brass quick connects from the RV Water Filter Store.
The quick connects can be found at their site under Useful Gadgets. The description says, "Made in USA by Parker, these high quality fittings are smooth and use four stainless ball bearings."
I have a complete system from the folks there. Hoses, connections, Kwik Connect, filtration system (dual large canister), water softener, etc. They're great folks to deal with. Shipping is quick and economical.
Hope this helps.
GENECOP said
12:48 PM Sep 2, 2013
Check out USPlastics.....they have the most extensive line of fittings around....
nightsky said
04:40 PM Sep 2, 2013
Terry, yes, those are what I am looking for, I guess I'll order the Camco's and hope they don't leak. I wish the O-ring was on the male end instead of on the female side, but I guess you have to take what you can get.
Gene, I've bookmarked the US Plastic site.
Do any of you know of a source for water hose fittings that are quick-connect but that do not contain lead? All I can find are the ones stocked with garden hose, or plastic ones. I've tried 2 different brands of plastic ones and they leaked like crazy, so right now I'm using some metal ones that I had on hand but they're for garden hose and contain lead. I've written about the whole mess on the blog along with some pics. Any help from those with great Google-fu skills (Terry?) would be most appreciated!
I presume you are looking for fittings that are both quick connect and disconnect for garden hose fittings. Also presuming that these are for the water supply line from the hydrant for your RV.
Not completely lead free but it does comply with California's AB1953 and Vermont Act 193 Low Lead Laws: Camco 5/8" Brass Quick Connect Set at Amazon
Camco 5/8" Brass Quick Connect "Single" Set at Amazon
Terry
You might want to consider ordering brass quick connects from the RV Water Filter Store.
The quick connects can be found at their site under Useful Gadgets. The description says, "Made in USA by Parker, these high quality fittings are smooth and use four stainless ball bearings."
I have a complete system from the folks there. Hoses, connections, Kwik Connect, filtration system (dual large canister), water softener, etc. They're great folks to deal with. Shipping is quick and economical.
Hope this helps.
Gene, I've bookmarked the US Plastic site.