Legend Valve 107-162NL T-537LNL 1/2" Forged Brass Ball Valve Hose Bibb w/ Lever Handle (Lead Free)
A lead-free, forged brass, 1/4-turn ball-type hose bibb used to provide a durable hose connection and quick shutoff for residential and commercial water applications.
Key Features:
- No-lead forged brass, 1/4-turn ball-type hose bibb with lever handle
- Connection configuration: 1/2" MNPT/Sweat inlet to 3/4" garden hose thread (GHT/MGHT) outlet
- Valve construction: 1-piece
- Working pressure (non-shock): 200 psi cold working pressure (CWP)
- Not suitable for steam service
- Material callouts in manufacturer submittal include: lead-free forged brass body, chrome-plated lead-free forged brass ball/stem, PTFE washers/seats (downstream), EPDM stem O-rings, and NBR (Buna-N) upstream seat
Compatibility & Applications:
- Intended for water service applications needing a 1/2" MNPT/Sweat inlet and a 3/4" garden hose outlet
- Must only be used where the manufacturer specifies this exact part number: 107-162NL (model series: T-537LNL)
Installation & Operation Notes:
- The provided sources do not specify installer requirements or step-by-step installation instructions for this hose bibb.
- Refer to the manufacturer's specification/submittal sheet and follow applicable plumbing codes and standard installation practices for sweat/threaded connections.
- Operation is 1/4-turn (ball valve style) using the lever handle.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting:
- Manufacturer design notes describe this as a positive-shutoff ball-and-seat design with a dual O-ring stem seal intended to eliminate packing-nut tightening.
- User feedback commonly treats this as a reliability/upgrade item versus multi-turn hose bibbs, highlighting easier open/close operation.
- One reviewer notes it is not a full-port ball valve .
- A repeated customer issue is packaging-related cosmetic damage to the handle coating during shipping .
Certifications & Compliance:
- Manufacturer submittal lists: Third-Party Certified NSF/ANSI 372 (lead content for drinking water system components).
- Manufacturer submittal lists applicable standards: ANSI/ASME B16.18, ANSI/ASME B1.20.1, and ANSI/ASME B1.20.7.
User Reviews & Q&A Summary:
- Reviews most often describe solid, "forged" feel and easy 1/4-turn operation, including "senior friendly" usability comments.
- Many reviewers report good fit and no-leak performance after installation.
- The most common negative feedback is shipping/packaging leading to scuffs or damage to the handle's rubberized coating.