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There is currently no industry standardization regarding the marking of lead-free products. Manufacturers may vary in the ways in which they mark their products. NIBCO identifies lead-free products with the unique HydraPure® double oval, white valve handles, blue hang tags, and blue carton labels. For detailed information on how to recognize LF products, reference NIBCO product identifier document www.nibcoleadfree.com.
An optional evaluation method for products that need to meet a ≤0.25% weighted average lead content standard. Products evaluated for compliance with Annex G must first comply with the full requirements of NSF/ANSI 61. The method for evaluation of lead content is in accordance with NSF/ANSI 372.
The U.S. EPA is tasked with implementing this law; however, primary responsibility for enforcing the law is left to the states. Most states pass responsibility to cities, towns, and municipal utilities, which use health and plumbing codes to drive enforcement.
The new law reduces the permissible levels of lead in the wetted surfaces of pipes, pipe fittings, plumbing fittings and fixtures to a weighted average of not more than 0.25%. In addition, the law retains the 0.20% lead limit for solders and flux first implemented in 1986 and stipulates a method for calculating the weighted average lead content. Products that meet this standard are referred to in the law as lead free.
Catalogs, price sheets, and other documents are available in the ‘Literature’ section. You are welcome to view and download any of the files listed, however if you would like to place an order for an actual catalog(s), you will be asked to login with a username and password. If you don’t have an account, it’s easy and free to create one!
Defective material can be returned by obtaining a Product Evaluation Request form. Customers can call either Customer Service or Technical Services to report the defective product. They will be provided authorization to return the product to the appropriate manufacturing plant. If the product is deemed to be defective, credit will be issued. If a replacement is needed, the replacement product will need to be placed on a new purchase order and NIBCO will reimburse for freight if/when the returned product is deemed defective. See the NIBCO warranty for additional details.
Warranty information is listed in the technical library section under ‘Resources.’
Owner and Maintenance Manuals (O & M) are listed in the technical library section, under ‘Resources.’
Submittals/cut sheets can be accessed in numerous ways including: Directly from any product page Literature section of NIBCO.com
Submittals/cut sheets can be accessed in numerous ways including:
If you’re looking for earlier versions of our price sheets, you can download the previous file only by visiting the literature section, then look for the “Price Sheets” tab . Current price sheets will be listed with a link to the previous version to the right.
Price sheets can be accessed in several places: NIBCO.com home pageLiterature section of NIBCO.comYou may also sign up to receive email notification of updates to price sheets
NIBCO has 10 manufacturing plants in North America. Click here for NIBCO locations where we manufacture.
There are two ways you can find out about upcoming price changes: 1) NIBCO.com home page2) Sign-up to receive price change updates via email
Let our factory direct NIBCO salespeople help you locate a stocking distributor in your area. Simply go to the "Where to Buy" section of the site and select your state. You will be provided with an email address and toll-free phone number.
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are listed in the technical library section under ‘Resources.’
For immediate service, contact NIBCO Customer Service and one of our representatives will provide you with contact information for the sales person in your region. They will discuss the parameters needed to buy product direct from NIBCO.
NIBCO lead-free initiatives have a direct correlation to improving health and safety. Additionally, water is a finite natural resource which requires conservation and preservation. As a manufacturer of plumbing products, we continue to stay abreast of industry trends and to be in compliance with laws designed to safeguard drinking water.