Is it necessary to provide a dielectric union between carbon steel and brass

shanmugakrishna Posts: 1, Reputation: 1

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Jan 5, 2011, 09:38 AM

Is it necessary to provide a dielectric union between carbon steel and brass

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Jan 5, 2011, 10:12 AM

Is this residential plumbing or what, and on what fixture are you working?

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