CARBed Air Fittings

[Snapped-off]

Tried to buy some Milton M-style air fittings and they can't be shipped to California due to not being CARB compliant.

Could someone educate me what the heck CARB has to do with air fittings?

Can't wait until June...

 

[2ndGearRubber]

A wall needs built around that state.

 

[metaldad]

what is wrong with them people?

 

[RTM]

California Air Resources Board.

 

[Firebrick43]

what is wrong with them people?

A LOT

 

[vwpieces]

A wall needs built around that state.

I heard it was going to fall off and sink... still waiting.

 

[Snapped-off]

California Air Resources Board.

Yeah, do you know how that relates to an air fitting? I can't even wrap my head around it.

 

[Snapped-off]

I heard it was going to fall off and sink... still waiting.

Let's just wait a few more months until I'm outta here...

 

[mike93lx]

So you found multiple sites that won't ship them for that reason?

Otherwise, I would assume it is an error with the one company's system

 

[LXCam]

I’d have to echo mikes question.

But if ya need snap, I’ll risk life and limb for you and smile smuggle some in. I ain’t afeared of no damn tree hugger.

 

[gungatim]

too much lead in the brass maybe? didn't pay their certification bribe?

 

[dnschmidt]

You should be using type V fittings anyway. That's really the reason. With respect to air fittings in general I prefer Prevost. To LXCam: Just you try buddy I'll rat you out.

 

[Snapped-off]

So you found multiple sites that won't ship them for that reason?

Otherwise, I would assume it is an error with the one company's system

Acmetools, Summit, and some other random site all blocked me at checkout. I did find one though.

 

[2ndGearRubber]

Yeah, do you know how that relates to an air fitting? I can't even wrap my head around it.

I mean, Air. It's right there in the name.

 

[Snapped-off]

I’d have to echo mikes question.

But if ya need snap, I’ll risk life and limb for you and smile smuggle some in. I ain’t afeared of no damn tree hugger.

That's admirable. I did manage to order some. I just don't know how they relate to CARB.. Maybe they're going to ban air tools next.

 

[Snapped-off]

You should be using type V fittings anyway. That's really the reason. With respect to air fittings in general I prefer Prevost. To LXCam: Just you try buddy I'll rat you out.

None of my tools flow over 40cfm. I'd just get type G if I needed.

 

[RTM]

Yeah, do you know how that relates to an air fitting? I can't even wrap my head around it.

No, I could not find the spec. I doubt it’s lead or brass, there is something like prop 65 that requires labels, but won’t block the sale.

I thought I saw several sites listing them as CARB compliant.

 

[boom10ful]

That's admirable. I did manage to order some. I just don't know how they relate to CARB.. Maybe they're going to ban air tools next.

Don't give them any more ideas.

 

[Firebrick43]

Maybe in california they have taken to putting quick connect fittings on their bongs and crack pipes? And since most of the fittings a made with leaded steel and leaded brass they are protecting the health of their constituents??????

 

[unslow1]

I'm surprised they aren't shipped with a label stating they cause cancer.

 

[Snapped-off]

Scratch that. The vendor I ordered from just canceled my order under fraud suspicion. Back to the hunt for some F'ing air fittings.

Edit: Overpaid for the stupid things on Amazon. I tried...

 

[Wrench97]

Didn't read where some areas in Ca outlawed air compressors in residential areas?

 

[Snapped-off]

Didn't read where some areas in Ca outlawed air compressors in residential areas?

Wouldn't be surprised. Sounds like something that would happen up in the bay area.

 

[Wrench97]

Sacramento County I believe is what the article I was reading named.
Not sure how CARB would be involved unless they think you can use them to spray paint..................................

Minor repair and maintenance of farm equipment or vehicles and similar equipment, for personal use or as a hobby use, may be permitted in all zoning districts for the benefit of the owner or resident(s), subject to meeting the following criteria:

• Minor repair and maintenance of vehicles and similar equipment shall include brake part replacement, minor tune-up, change of oil and filter, repair of flat tire, lubrication and other similar operations.
• Minor vehicle repair or maintenance does not include body or painting work of vehicle or vehicle parts.

It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in, or permit others to engage in, minor vehicle repair or maintenance under any of the following circumstances:

• Using tools not normally found in a residence;
• Conducted on vehicles registered to persons not currently residing on the lot or parcel; and,
• Conducted outside a fully enclosed garage or accessory structure and resulting in the vehicle being inoperable for a period in excess of 24 hours. (See Section 3.2.5, Table 3.2 (I) of the Zoning Code)

 

[Snapped-off]

Sacramento County I believe is what the article I was reading named.
Not sure how CARB would be involved unless they think you can use them to spray paint..................................

Pretty sure there was a thread about that awhile ago. "Tools not normally found in a residential garage".

Yeah right!

 

[finn]

With the fittings, It’s a lead issue, as a few others have pointed out.

 

[seber]

Probably does not have a cancer warning on the package. Anything sold in California is known to be a cancer causing agent and must be labeled as such.

 

[Al Borland]

We got plywood in with a California Warning that it "May contain wood fibers, which are Known to cause Cancer in the State of California".
First, I would HOPE my plywood contains wood fibers.
Second, Does the cancer only occur in California, and how does it know to not cause cancer anywhere else?

 

[Wrench97]

With the fittings, It’s a lead issue, as a few others have pointed out.

Where in the fittings is there lead?

 

[Metallitubby]

I'm surprised they aren't shipped with a label stating they cause cancer.

Probably does not have a cancer warning on the package.

Ahhh yes, Prop 65. My favorite time waster.

 

[mike93lx]

Where in the fittings is there lead?

There may be no lead, but unless they certify as lead free, it is treated the same.

The disclosure is cheaper than the testing and certification

 

[Snapped-off]

I got an email back from Acmetools stating it was due to a changeover issue to their new website and I could order the fittings over the phone. That doesn't explain Summit and the other site though. It probably does have something to do with prop 65.

Too bad Amazon already delivered them.

 

[no704]

Found near the smoking area outside a hotel.

 

[Firebrick43]

Even coffee was mandated to have a prop 65 warning by a judge a few years ago. Alas some cooler thinking head(still nuts in California) overrode that judge. But still.

 

[mike93lx]

Even coffee was mandated to have a prop 65 warning by a judge a few years ago. Alas some cooler thinking head(still nuts in California) overrode that judge. But still.

It isn't like coffee isn't processed before we get it brewed. Definitely chances for **** to get added that makes it cheaper or faster for them to process and package it

 

[Firebrick43]

It isn't like coffee isn't processed before we get it brewed. Definitely chances for **** to get added that makes it cheaper or faster for them to process and package it

The main issue is with acrylamide. A chemical produced during high temp cooking, therefore many of the foods we consume.

 

[mike93lx]

The main issue is with acrylamide. A chemical produced during high temp cooking, therefore many of the foods we consume.

And if that is known to be a possible cause of cancer, I'm glad it is highlighted, even though most will blow it off.

Don’t get me wrong, I'll still drink coffee and in significant quantities

 

[2ndGearRubber]

And if that is known to be a possible cause of cancer, I'm glad it is highlighted, even though most will blow it off.

Don’t get me wrong, I'll still drink coffee and in significant quantities

Pretty sure everything - possibly - causes cancer.


Multiple peer reviewed, double blind, studies? With reproducible results, which are statistically significant? Then we can make some signs.

 

[Firebrick43]

And if that is known to be a possible cause of cancer, I'm glad it is highlighted, even though most will blow it off.

Don’t get me wrong, I'll still drink coffee and in significant quantities

So lets make industry spend who knows how much money (probably millions) to place prop 65 stickers on everything just out of fear of lawsuits, so most will blow it off, even admittedly you??? MMMM, Makes sense to me.

 

[mike93lx]

So lets make industry spend who knows how much money (probably millions) to place prop 65 stickers on everything just out of fear of lawsuits, so most will blow it off, even admittedly you??? MMMM, Makes sense to me.

Yes, you captured the entirety of my opinion on the matter in your post.