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Is there a non toxic spigot? (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 year ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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Hello. I am trying to find a food grade spigot that doesn't have silicone and EPDM gaskets inside. I suppose the outer gaskets can be replaced, but the O-rings can be a pain. I tried searching the web and nothing came up. So, is there a spigot that uses natural rubber or any other biodegradable material for its gaskets? Thank you in advance for any response and sorry if I posted this in the wrong "sub-lemmy".

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[–] 2 points 1 year ago (3 children)

My guess is if they made one without the gaskets, it would leak.

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  • [–] [S] 0 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    I have been trying to get my hands on some pump dispensers from like 100 years ago. I am curious how they used to be made then. Obviously no plastic, but perhaps rubber was most likely used.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

    I know they had a leather flap that worked as the pump check valve... likely the same for gaskgets. It would have been tanned but not treated (rawhide?)

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 1 year ago

    I'll obviously never use leather for any future products. I did have graphite in mind, but it's still on the drawing board (another project). Right now I think I will have to give up and rely on the food-grade spigots that are available on the market. I would honestly make them myself from scratch but the investment required is astronomical for me right now. Maybe in the future.

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