Our lead-free brass fittings have a much higher copper content than leaded alternatives. Not only does this reduce the lead content of the brass to meet EU lead-free criteria (0.1%), but it also provides vastly superior corrosion resistance.
Beyond this, Pipelife lead-free brass fittings also include a significant silicone content (>2.7%), which ensures a high resistance to stress corrosion.
These technical improvements come at the cost of premium raw materials, increasing the overall cost of the fittings. With this in mind, we have also extended our range of PPSU fittings that can be used to supplement setups and keep costs down while ensuring systems remain lead-free.