Lead-free hoses are hoses whose materials are...

lead free

Lead-free hoses are hoses whose materials are manufactured without the use of lead. They meet stricter environmental and health standards and are particularly suitable for applications involving contact with drinking water, food or sensitive media. Properties Free from lead and other heavy metals that were used as stabilizers in older hose materials Made from modern, environmentally friendly plastic compounds or elastomers Often comply with EU directives such as REACH or RoHS for freedom from harmful substances Often also tasteless and odorless, particularly important for drinking water applications Advantages Safer for humans, animals and the environment No release of heavy metals into water or other media passed through Particularly suitable for drinking water, the food industry and medical applications Future-proof with regard to legal regulations and environmental requirements Areas of application Drinking water supply: e.g. garden irrigation, camping, mobile water supply Food industry: e.g. beverage bottling, breweries, dairies Medical and pharmaceutical sector: where maximum purity is required Environmentally friendly applications: e.g. sustainable gardening and landscaping