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On September 7, 2023, Virgin Valley Water District (VVWD) sent an email to developers and contractors warning about anticipated long lead times for brass fittings. We have recently received requests to identify an “approved equal” for brass fittings as allowed by the VVWD Standards.
VVWD has identified Mueller brass parts as an acceptable alternative to the specified Ford brass parts as detailed in Table 1 on the following page. The Mueller brass parts have been shown to be easily interchangeable with the Ford components. The actual parts and sizes used will be determined based on the specifics of each project.
Although the Mueller brass parts give another option to developers and contractors for brass fittings, developers and contractors are still advised to plan for long lead times with brass parts. Based on recent communication, our understanding is that those parts still have very long lead times.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the VVWD directly.
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