One of the biggest benefits of stainless is the ability to use it in so many applications. With the competitiveness of stainless steel overall, it has been gaining popularity in more usual plumbing applications. This is in addition to being used in many Industrial and Commercial applications.
The reason why Stainless is becoming more and more popular in conventional plumbing is due to the rise of No-Lead Brass pricing. When the No-Lead laws started coming into effect in many States and Provinces in North America, No-Lead Brass grew in popularity. The price difference between Leaded and No-Lead Brass is quite substantial, which brought it in line, if not a more expensive option to Stainless.
Currently, the price difference between No-Lead Brass and Stainless are very similar, and in some cases, Stainless is actually cheaper. With this being true, the ability to incorporate it into more and more applications is very tangible. The one thing to remember is that working with Stainless is different than Brass, and needs to be sealed in a specific way.
Stainless Steel Ball Valves are a great option for many types of Plumbing, Water Well, and Industrial applications. Yes, this would mean installing a stainless system usually, so when you look at all the benefits of Stainless, why wouldn’t you take advantage?
