IT IS GENERALLY USED WITH FRESH, CLEAN WATERS FREE FROM SUSPENDED ABRASIVE SOLIDS AND ORIGINATING FROM RIVERS LAKES AND CANALS. IT MAY ALSO BE USED WITH BRACKISH OR EVEN SALINE WATER. THE
INHIBITIVE ACTION OF ARSENIC PROTECTS ADMIRALTY BRASS FROM DEZINCIFICATION AND THE FULLY ANNEALED ALLOY CAN ALSO WITHSTAND STRESS-CORROSION CRACKING. IN WATERS CONTAINING LESS THANT 200 PM
DISSOLVED SOLIDS ITS USE IS ALLOWED AT FLOW RATES OF UP TO 3 M/S (10 FT/ S); IN SEA WATER S A MAXIMUM SPEED OF 1M/S (3.0 FT/S) IS RECOMMENDED. THE PRESENCE OF TIN IMPROVES RESISTANCE TO GENERAL
CORROSION IN SLIGHTLY POLLUTED (SULPHURISED) WATER.
