Note: Sioux Chief has recently purchased Watts' Tubular division. This product may be filled with the Watts branded version as Sioux Chief completes the transition to its facilities.
1/2" Nominal Sweat x 3/8" OD Compression Straight Stop Valve - LFBV892013, No Lead (Chrome)
Features:
“Kwik” quarter-turn “On” or “Off”
Ball valve style construction
Available in straight and angle configurations
Large, conventional handles
Chrome-plated Lead Free* brass construction with PTFE seats
Certified to NSF/ANSI 61 Section 9-G
Nuts and ferrules assembled
Packaged in convenient window boxes; kits in plastic bags
IAPMO Listed
Specs
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Material:
Brass
Finish:
Chrome
Product Type:
Supply Stop
Size:
1/2" x 3/8"
Outlet Size:
3/8"
Inlet Size:
1/2"
Outlet Type:
OD Compression
Inlet Type:
Nominal Sweat
Type:
1/4 Turn
Lead Free:
Yes
Body Pattern:
Straight
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I have historically had good results from Watts/Sioux Chief. I liked these over other makes because of the NSF-61 certification for a potable water sink fixture. They are quarter turn ball valves, and the sweat fitting is a bit longer (further away from the valve seat) making sweating easier.
Unfortunately, after I installed them, (leak tested on the supply side) everything appeared good until I hooked up the faucet. There was a leak, so I was planning on tightening the faucet compression, but realized it wasn't the compression that was leaking but the valve seam on the output on the back side of the valve. 3 out 4 of them in the same location.
I got them exchanged, and tried them again, this time no seam leaks. After some research, I have heard others complain of a similar defect with other brands, I guess you get a bad batch sometimes.
What I do now, is I purchased a 3/8" O.D. flex hose and pressure test the fixture side with the seam. I then dry them out prior to sweating them in.
Ryan H.
Tewksbury, MA
5 years ago
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