Phanteks touts the use of o-rings made of Viton for improved durability and an overall superior seal compared to those made of regular rubber. For those unaware, Viton is an elastomer commonly used in all manner of sealing applications, including industrial use and the automotive and aerospace industries. Viton seals are popular due to their excellent compression properties and resistance to most oils and petroleum-based fuels and lubricants. Water block seals made of Viton are also resistant to oxidation, ozone, UV exposure, fungus, and mold. This material has an effective operating range

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When the results came back this week with higher than acceptable levels of lead and copper, the district immediately contacted the media and posted water testing results on its website. The school has shut off the water to the sinks in its high school/middle school nurse's examination room, its high school chemistry room 75, elementary science room and the high schools community-based education room. Water coolers have been placed in each of the affected areas. Ferko said the results appeared to be random, with one room coming back with high lead content and an adjacent room using the same

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The school sent 10 cold water samples from both schools to A & L Laboratories, Inc. in Auburn. School officials received the results March 30. On Friday morning, school officials issued the no use order to staff and students. According to a press release from AOS 98 Superintendent Eileen King, school officials have shut down all fountains and bubblers, bottled water will be used for all food preparation, and Poland Springs would be delivering water coolers Friday and Monday, for placement in strategic locations for water consumption by students, staff and visitors. I understand that such notices

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