What is the longevity of a drinking valve? Will it need to be replaced every couple years?
All of the Edstrom drinking valves for animal research facilities are machined out of 316 Stainless Steel which is a very corrosion resistant stainless steel. Edstrom craftsmen are experts in working with this material. All other components within the drinking valve are silicone rubber, which is autoclavable, and chemical resistant to all types of water purification and/or water treatment methods. These drinking valves have a very long life and may only require an occasional o-ring or diaphragm replacement.
