In response to growing concerns over drinking water quality and associated health risks, Instantor has enhanced its market-leading range of compression fittings by introducing lead-free brass options.
The new lead-free compression fittings by Instantor are manufactured with CW511L brass*. This high grade material is used on all parts of the compression fittings that come into contact with the water supply. The material complies with the revised European Commission Drinking Water Directive, which aims to regulate the use of lead in components used in water supply systems. The current maximum limit for lead in drinking water is 10 μg/l. The revised directive states that by January 2036, the limit will decrease to 5 μg/l**.
Instantor has manufactured the original brass compression fitting since 1926 and continually refines its collections, paying close attention to industry needs and end-user feedback. The new compression fittings have been developed in response to increasing concerns over the impact that lead has on the quality of drinking water, which can result in health issues**. The lead-free compression fittings are suitable for use with copper and PEX tubes, and are available in imperial (½, ¾ and 1 inch) and metric (15, 22 and 28 mm) sizes to benefit both the UK and Irish markets.
What’s more, Instantor’s lead-free range of compression fittings is reassuringly approved by the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) and the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF). Additionally, as with all Instantor products, the new range has been exhaustively tested to ensure unrivalled performance and reliability. The fittings are available for immediate delivery to customers across the UK and Ireland.
Neil Gaffney, Managing Director, Instantor, comments: “For nearly 100 years, Instantor has been a trusted name in brass compression fittings, known for quality and reliability among installers, merchants, and specifiers. We are committed to providing innovative plumbing solutions that meet the latest market demands. Our dedication to engineering excellence is at the heart of our new lead-free brass compression fittings, ensuring the same trusted performance while adhering to the changes in legislation and improving the overall quality of drinking water.”
Merchants interested in stocking the new lead-free brass compression fittings can contact their Instantor Sales Manager, or email sales@instantor.co.uk to find out more.
For further information on Instantor and its products, please visit the website: www.instantor.co.uk.
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1. New lead-free brass compression fittings by Instantor
Notes for editors:
* Instantor nuts are manufactured using CW617N brass
** https://echa.europa.eu/hot-topics/lead
About Instantor:
Instantor is a market leader in the manufacture, wholesale and distribution of superior plumbing products to merchants, specifiers and installers in Ireland and launched into the UK market in 2024. Instantor has manufactured state-of-the-art products for professional plumbers since 1926 and is renowned for its press solutions, which place ease of installation at the forefront of thinking. The Instantor UK portfolio includes press systems, press tools and jaws, Elemex and Immertec immersion heaters and a selection of easy to fit domestic and commercial pumps from sister company Tucson Pumps Ltd. Instantor is part of the Sanbra Group.
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27th March 2025
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