tshinefield
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Some people try to take all the fun out of drinking beer...
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My plumbing supply rep just informed me that starting in 2014 ALL plumbing components that touch potable water will be subject to California's law. In other words it is becoming national law. Expect brass and bronze components to increase by 20%+. People found out of compliance are subject to heavy fines. Great isn't it? How many people have been dropping dead due to lead poisoning lately?
How many people have been dropping dead due to lead poisoning lately?
My money says that CA finally got tired of dealing with John Sokolove in their courts so they put out a rule that says everything sold in CA needs a "may cause cancer" sticker![]()
About 143,000 per year, according to the WHO.
http://www.who.int/healthinfo/global_burden_disease/GlobalHealthRisks_report_full.pdf
thargrav said:That's a world wide number, and mostly in countries that don't attempt to control lead.
That's a world wide number, and mostly in countries that don't attempt to control lead.
MalFet said:About 143,000 per year, according to the WHO.
http://www.who.int/healthinfo/global_burden_disease/GlobalHealthRisks_report_full.pdf
Overall, 98% of adults and 99% of children affected by exposure to lead live in low- and middle-income countries.
Nah, don't be worried. They will still sell the same old brass, just with new labels "not for potable water"
From your linked report:
The US is definitely not a low or middle-income country. While I can understand the enjoyment someone may yield from proving another wrong; it is imperative that A) your supporting facts are correct and applicable B) the original question was not rhetorical. Unfortunately, you did not fulfill either.
You're welcome to disagree, of course, but there's no need to belittle my intent as simple one-upsmanship.
Indulge me then, what was your point in providing an un-related fact?
The simple solution is to buy the stainless steel Perlicks.
The simple solution is to buy the stainless steel Perlicks.
patthebrewer said:I have three spare Krome Dispense 100% stainless faucets that I never took out of the box (I bought three Perlick 525ss instead), anyway the funny thing is I was just looking at the boxes yesterday and they also have the california warning on them.......even stainless??? Maybe california just labels every metal product like that.
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