chrome plated or brass

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chrome plated or brass

Postby Aussiedownunder01 » Mon Jun 10, 2013 10:31 am

Hi looking in bunnings they have ether chrome plated brass or just plain brass valves 1/2 in would these be ok for plate downloaders
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Re: chrome plated or brass

Postby bt1 » Mon Jun 10, 2013 10:53 am

Howdy,

I personally wouldn't use brass for it...

http://www.prochem.com.au/cache/4b8a4b12766fad84bf5d0fdf1f57bf54/Ball_Valves_Download.pdf

From memory picked 2 SS 316 from prochem for about $8-12~ish each
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Re: chrome plated or brass

Postby crow » Mon Jun 10, 2013 11:08 am

What sort of valves are you thinking of using? . either way give the chrome ones a wide berth
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Re: chrome plated or brass

Postby Aussiedownunder01 » Mon Jun 10, 2013 11:33 am

Thanks will give them a miss I see these http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1-2-Female-B ... 1e765f8b08
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Re: chrome plated or brass

Postby Sam. » Tue Jun 11, 2013 7:18 pm

I can't see anything stamped on that mate, would not take their word that its 316 grade :whistle:
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