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By silvercbx
June 1, 2016

Aluminum hose fittings can fuse to your brass hose bibs! Read this important information to protect your faucets and avoid costly damage.

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May 31, 2016 7:02 PM CST

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Name: Carol
Santa Ana, ca
Sunset zone 22, USDA zone 10 A.

I just went out and looked at my splitter and sure enough, the short hoses I have connected to it are aluminum, and starting to corrode. Luckily, I have plenty of Teflon tape.

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May 31, 2016 7:09 PM CST

Name: Rick Corey
Everett WA 98204 (Zone 8a)
Sunset Zone 5. Koppen Csb. Eco 2f

Thanks for the warning!

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