Hose sprayer, as high as 26,900 ppm lead.
I don’t yet have a lead-safe alternative to recommend, but finding one made of stainless steel might be a good start, and here is my post on lead-free hoses (including a #MadeInOregon option!). I will update this post as soon as I find one that I am confident is either #LeadFree or #LeadSafe.
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Amazon sells a few hose sprayers that claim to be lead free. I’d love to see you test those. Here’s the link for one that claims 99.9% lead free: https://amzn.to/2HJqIZf [comment updated with Tamara’s affiliate link to this product.]
I will try to check some of these out as the summer approaches.
Hello, I’m hoping you will post some lead free hose nozzles soon! Watering the garden has been an interesting endeavor without a sprayer!!
Thanks!
Oh! That’s a good idea! I will see what I can find!
Thank you so much! 🙂
Any news about lead free hose nozzle?
I don’t currently have a recommendation for that, Kirk – sorry.
In general I would look for stainless steel products – or plastic products with no yellow brass components.
Tamara
Hi Tamara,
To continue the discussion above 🙂 I found these:
https://www.amazon.ca/Bon-Aire-HN-10C-Original-Ultimate-Stainless/dp/B000E7YYDS/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=Bon-Aire+HN-10C+Original+Ultimate+Hose+Nozzle+%28Stainless+Steel%29&qid=1558871150&s=gateway&sr=8-5
https://www.waterrightinc.com/collections/slim-light-garden-hose-kits/products/24-watering-wand
Do you know anything about WaterRight watering wands? The one above seems to be the only one that says “100% Drinking water safe.”
I am ordering the first one first, since it’s cheaper, will add my comments here about it, once I get it.
Thank you!
Heads up, I contacted Bon-Aire about their nozzle and unfortunately it’s not lead free. Here’s their response:
“Hello,
Our HN-10C has brass threads.
Customer Service
Bon-Aire Industries, Inc.
208-336-2666 / 800-874-5771”
Just to add to my comment:
I also found this one, it looks quite the same but there is a warning on the back of the label that can be read in the picture:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Fire-Hose-Nozzle-40Ft-Durable/16472461?athcpid=16472461&athpgid=athenaItemPage&athcgid=null&athznid=PWVUB&athieid=v0&athstid=CS020&athguid=fccc6197-4e5-16af40584b2a55&athena=true
Not the same!
Hi,
Any one have any updates on a lead-free, PVC-free garden hose spray nozzle? Thank you!
Noel
I’m searching for a safer spray nozzle, too! I’d like to find a trigger-style nozzle that is safe, non-plastic, and has at least 3 settings (mist, shower, soaker).
I haven’t tried any yet, but this post has some recommendations at the bottom:
http://onepartsunshine.com/avoiding-toxins-in-the-garden/
I’ve also been looking. I bought the Swan Miracle Grow spray turret nozzle and it was awesome for about 6 weeks before it stopped working. Can no longer turn off the spray or change water pressure. Sadly, all the reviews about that were correct. 🙁
If I sent you some nozzles, would you be able to test them?
Hi Nadia – here’s how that works:
https://tamararubin.com/2019/08/tamara-can-i-send-you-one-of-my-dishes-to-test-for-lead/
Thanks for commenting.
Tamara
Thanks! I just ordered one from Amazon to you. It should arrive July 18. And I donated $25 to PayPal.
Thank you!
Any new updates/recommendations on hose nozzles?
Any suggested hose nozzles? I have the Water Right hose .
Any new updates? I have the water right hose and am looking for a non toxic sprinkler and a nozzle
Came across this site looking for recommendations on a lead-free watering wand for comfort’s sake.
I *do* have some lead-free (according to the manufacturer) sprayer attachments and hose splitter from Eley (eleyhosereels.com). They are heavy and super nice. They also sell (purportedly lead-free) hoses.
Wanted to mention since it can be hard to find lead-free gardening tools / summer fun water tools for the kids.