What problems are associated with yellow-brass fittings and components?
The PEX plumbing systems are for residential use and have been widely used throughout Clark County, Nevada. These plumbing systems consist of plastic pipes and brass fittings. Only the brass fittings used to connect PEX pipe and the components installed as part of the PEX plumbing systems are the subject of these claims. These homeowners allege that high zinc, yellow-brass fittings and components are defective because they dezincify.