brass barbs

[gibo]

In my rig that I,m building can I use brass barbs instead of stainless steel

 

[RPh_Guy]

Yes, absolutely, but there are certain advantages to stainless steel.

1. Brass contains trace amounts of lead. While probably not enough to matter, it's still a consideration.
2. Stainless is more durable (harder metal, and it doesn't degrade from chemicals as easily)
3. The copper in brass accelerates staling.

 

[Nate R]

4. Stainless is usually shinier and prettier than brass