My supplier has both types of fittings
Someone asked me just what the difference is...anyone know??
Someone asked me just what the difference is...anyone know??
Red brass vs. Bronze
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The difference is chemistry. Red brass has several alloys that may be called red brass. Red brass is commonly used in domestic umbing systems.
Bronze is a generic name for a series of alloys, traditionally said to be copper-tin alloys but in fact there are many bronze chemistries that do not have tin. If you want better information, ask the supplier if they have a certification that the parts are made to.
dj
Brass of any sort is not acceptable for marine use, IMO. Silicon bronze is the go to metal if you aren't using 316 SS or monel, depending on the application.
Well yes, but- I have brass hinges on all my interior lockers, and never have a problem. I sure wouldn't use it fur something structural, or exterior
There are a number of brasses that are used in marine applications. The field of copper based alloys is vast and complex....
dj
dj
If using this for below waterline plumbing applications, & mixing with bronze UL Marine fittings, the alloy you want is typically called 85-5-5-5 or 85-three-five... 85 (cu), 5 (sn), 5 (pb), 5 (zn).
If you stick with Groco bronze fittings you won't have to worry about mixing dissimilar below waterline metals.
If you stick with Groco bronze fittings you won't have to worry about mixing dissimilar below waterline metals.
I have a 1997 Catalina 28 that was in brackish water 3 years before I bought it. When I replaced the holding tank vent hose, the red copper elbow at the top of the holding tank snapped off when I twisted the hose to remove it. The gases from the holding tank and the salty flush water had totally destroyed the elbow. Use marine bronze or stainless!
Bronze never goes out of fashion on boats. Polish the old stuff up and it draws sailors just like the new stuff.
Ok... while in fort lauderdale last week asked my supplier about red brass and of course Mainsail is right about his explaination
Was looking for a close 1"nipple because of space issues and you have to buy the one with the hexhead in the middle
Short answer is on any raw water fittings they must be bronze
Was looking for a close 1"nipple because of space issues and you have to buy the one with the hexhead in the middle
Short answer is on any raw water fittings they must be bronze