Camco water pressure reducer contians lead???

throw it away and buy a good one, Watts type.
bumpy

dewey02 wrote:
You only have to worry about the California warning labels on EVERYTHING if you live in or travel to California. That stuff will only kill you when you are within the state. You'll be just fine in the other 49 states. :B

Actually - You'll be fine in California also as long as you don't eat it.

We run a Valterra adjustable water pressure regulator and it's been great - never an issue and easily adjustable.

If you are worried, you can install a water filter system on your supply line. Our trailer came with a housing from Flow Pur, and we use a MAXVOC-975RV filter in it. It's a .5 micron filter that deals with lead.

You can get them at Camping World, Amazon, etc. http://flowpur.com/html/rv_filters.html

I also have a watts regulator. We joke about CA but they do try to keep there residents safe. Lead is bad for kids. Not as much for adults. Probably lots of lead in those older RV park underground pipes.

The Watts regulators are decent and the best thing for the job, but a Valterra unit, which is CA safe, can do the job, and isn't too expensive. I've used one of these with decent results.

wa8yxm wrote:
First, Camco makes like 3 or 4 different regulators... all I rate as junk. There are several other makes that look alot like the Camco, Likewise.

Watts, Zurin and Valterra are all brands I like.. Sur-Flo I give a 9, but a Watts, Zurin 1/2 inch or larger I give a 10 (on a scale of 10) Mine are 3/4 inch and work very well when new. No flow restriction Full 50 PSI even with shower at full flow.

Valterra I have not personally tested but others tell me it's good.

x2 I like my Watts.

First, Camco makes like 3 or 4 different regulators... all I rate as junk. There are several other makes that look alot like the Camco, Likewise.

Watts, Zurin and Valterra are all brands I like.. Sur-Flo I give a 9, but a Watts, Zurin 1/2 inch or larger I give a 10 (on a scale of 10) Mine are 3/4 inch and work very well when new. No flow restriction Full 50 PSI even with shower at full flow.

Valterra I have not personally tested but others tell me it's good.

You only have to worry about the California warning labels on EVERYTHING if you live in or travel to California. That stuff will only kill you when you are within the state. You'll be just fine in the other 49 states. :B

Place the pressure reducer in a pint of water that has been tested for lead. Let it soak for a week, then have the water tested for lead again. Has the lead level in the water increased? Is it above the recommended safe level?
Your question has now been answered.

Actually, those pressure reducers are pretty much useless. If you are concerned about water pressures, go to a plumbing supply house or hardware store and get a REAL pressure regulator and the necessary fittings to connect it to a hose. A "Forum Search" for "water pressure regulator" should net a plethora of information.
As for the California warnings, a box of most types of mushrooms have enough natural toxins and cancer causing chemicals to qualify for a warning!

You have to make your own call. I have a brass Camco regulator and have no worries. I can't imagine the amount of lead in the device, much less how much is picked up as water flows through it is harmful.

Many people only use the city water hookups for showering and washing dishes, but use bottled water for drinking.

And I always ignore the special California warning labels.