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Taco introduces 5120 Series low lead, potable water mixing valve
Cranston, r.i. — taco’s 5120 series domestic water mixing valves meet new California and Vermont codes requiring low lead in all potable water pipes and com- ponents. taco’s low-lead series mixing valves are avail- able as a sweat union connection in ½-inch, ¾-inch and 1-inch sizes.
high enough to kill harmful bacteria and will mix-down delivery temperatures to a safe 120 F or less.
Wilkins offers lead-free plumbing Products
Clean, untainted drinking water is of vital importance to every individual, especially our children. new regu- lations, regarding lead in drinking water, are in effect in some states and just over the horizon in others. Wilkins is at the forefront of offering plumbing products that do not leach lead into our drinking water. Wilkins complete lead-free product line of backflow preventers, water pressure reducing valves, thermostatic mixing valves, strainers, ball valves, dielectric unions and other plumb- ing products are available and will comply with the new state legislation and health codes. California and Vermont are currently the only states
to adopt laws requiring lead Free plumbing products for the distribution of water for cooking and drinking. the term “lead Free” has been defined by legislation to mean that a plumbing product contains not more than a weighted average of 0.25% lead on the wetted surfaces. Wilkins, a leader in the plumbing products industry,
the nsF 61 certified valves, designed for installation
at the water heater, have a snap-on protective cover and require no maintenance. the high flow, low head loss valves permit domestic water storage at temperatures
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has taken a proactive approach by offering products that meet & exceed these stringent requirements. From new alloys to corrosion resistant composites, you can trust Wilkins for superior quality & design. look for the new Wilkins lead-Free “Xl” logo on
product packaging, specification sheets and other media. For more information, visit
www.zurn.com.
June 2011
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