Copper bullet

[Russellvh]

The Copper Bullet hose now states its lead free. Is there any reason not to use one for city water? I currently carry three white hoses of different lengths. The “pocket” hose would save a lot of room.

 

[SGilbert]

The Copper Bullet hose now states its lead free. Is there any reason not to use one for city water? I currently carry three white hoses of different lengths. The “pocket” hose would save a lot of room.

Do you drink city water?
I would bathe, wash, rinse, etc. but never drink city water or tank water.
I carry bottled water for drinking and beverage making.

 

[Russellvh]

Always drink city water. I’ll even drink the fresh tank water if no city for some reason. Not Boondockers but do overnight at Cracker Barrel etc.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Always drink city water. I’ll even drink the fresh tank water if no city for some reason. Not Boondockers but do overnight at Cracker Barrel etc.

Think you answered your own question!!! Even your drinking water hose has some plasticisers in the plastic that leaches into the water. No attention is paid to materials when they don't have to meet the same standards. PEX is likely the closest to safe for drinking water(not)!

Please don't say you have been doing it all your life, and your healthy! My response is always the same! How many meds are you on???

 

[Rich W.]

Micro-plastics - the asbestos of the new millennium

 

[Russellvh]

Think you answered your own question!!! Even your drinking water hose has some plasticisers in the plastic that leaches into the water. No attention is paid to materials when they don't have to meet the same standards. PEX is likely the closest to safe for drinking water(not)!

Please don't say you have been doing it all your life, and you’re healthy! My response is always the same! How many meds are you on

As for my meds, 2. High blood pressure and cholesterol. 75 years old. Not really a freak about healthy conditions. Just try to adjust as convienient.

Never heard of micro-plastics.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

As for my meds, 2. High blood pressure and cholesterol. 75 years old. Not really a freak about healthy conditions. Just try to adjust as convienient.

Never heard of micro-plastics.

Look at what I said as a recommendation! You are sovereign, you have the power of free will!

 

[Wemustrv]

We have the white hoses as well however a couple years ago I found a self retracting hose that water food grade and I love it. Yes I do use the water in may tank for drinking and cooking. This is something I have never understood on why don't people drink the water in form their RV. I have never used antifreeze when winterizing so I do not have any bad taste. I filter water going in and I filter at point of use. We regularly sanitize our tanks.

 

[Scooterfan]

Not sure the micro (expandable, etc.) hoses are rated for constant pressure. It would make me nervous to leave them for long under pressure. Perhaps they have made major improvements, but for RV water supply (no thanks).
They are great for accessory hoses however (especially putting a wand down the toilet to clean the black tank). Will be following waiting for some experienced advice Blessings

 

[Kevin D Pem]

"This is something I have never understood on why don't people drink the water in form their RV"

From above post!!!

I would have made that comment some years back! But then I was shocked to the core! Seems there is a conspiracy amongst the very wealthy that only made sense when you realize sick people are worth more than the healthy in certain industries!!!

Water purification is our best defense! You may need telegram to view this!

 

[lostinfla]

Even your drinking water hose has some plasticisers in the plastic that leaches into the water. No attention is paid to materials when they don't have to meet the same standards. PEX is likely the closest to safe for drinking water(not)!

Ya know, bottled water comes in a plastic bottle... Beer comes in a can. Draw your own conclusions.

 

[Trav_lr]

The hose still contains chromium and cobalt which is used to stabilize the polymers. Other heavy elements are used in the master batch mixed with either prime or off spec resins to color the polymers. Asian made polymers are made from crude oil derivatives, these are dirty plastics. North American made polymers are made from natural gas, much cleaner. I would not use these hoses for drinking water unless they are specifically USDA rated for human use.

 

[Rich W.]

Ya know, bottled water comes in a plastic bottle... Beer comes in a can. Draw your own conclusions.

the cans are plastic lined

 

[lostinfla]

the cans are plastic lined

I guess I'll have to start buying kegs.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

The hose still contains chromium and cobalt which is used to stabilize the polymers. Other heavy elements are used in the master batch mixed with either prime or off spec resins to color the polymers. Asian made polymers are made from crude oil derivatives, these are dirty plastics. North American made polymers are made from natural gas, much cleaner. I would not use these hoses for drinking water unless they are specifically USDA rated for human use.

One warning! Let it be known you advocate not poisoning God's temple, and you will be treated as I am!

 

[Rich W.]

I guess I'll have to start buying kegs.

or start home brewing…

 

[Kevin D Pem]

the cans are plastic lined

Yes they are! That is unless what is canned is in glass bottles! Plastic is plastic no matter it's form!

 

[Rich W.]

Yes they are! That is unless what is canned is in glass bottles! Plastic is plastic no matter it's form!

which is to protect users from the aluminum which was the last big scare

 

[lostinfla]

the last big scare

The key phrase here.

 

[jagpot]

The Copper Bullet hose now states its lead free. Is there any reason not to use one for city water? I currently carry three white hoses of different lengths. The “pocket” hose would save a lot of room.

I was wondering if anyone else wanted a retractable hose for the rv. I think the retractable would be great for flushing up the tanks and so easy to store. I too have a long white one that takes up a lot of room.

In terms of drinking city water I have an inflow filter another filter in the wet bay a filter in the refrigerator and a filter underneath the sink, I’m thinking I’ve got some pretty good water.