btw, they seal the vacuum in those things with lead. If shoddy workmanship is in...

onewheeltom · 2024-08-28T21:10:43.000000Z

The lead plug is on the outside of the vacuum vessel and never comes in contact with the inside of the mug. Old, invalid complaint

x0x0 · 2024-08-29T08:28:21.000000Z

In real ones, maybe.

In the cheapest chinese knockoffs... I wouldn't bet my health on that, and anyone who does is foolish.

HeatrayEnjoyer · 2024-08-28T19:37:55.000000Z

Why lead?

x0x0 · 2024-08-29T08:30:19.000000Z

It's an easily workable metal, and apparently the easiest way to seal the hole made when they empty the vacuum chamber and / or produce certain welds.

https://www.wired.com/story/stanley-cup-lead-soldering/

martin8412 · 2024-08-28T19:42:24.000000Z

They use lead pipes in the UK. Why I don't know, but I guess it's got some properties that make it ideal for keeping water where it's supposed to be.

throwaway22032 · 2024-08-28T21:29:40.000000Z

FWIW it has been illegal to use lead piping in the UK for at least 50 years now. Of course it's still in older properties.