The Apollo ExpansionPEX 1/2 in. Brass PEX Barb x 3/4 in. Garden Hose Thread No-Kink Quarter-Turn Hose Bibb is an easy way to install a new or replacement hose bibb. The valve is designed for potable water and hydronic applications where a shut-off is needed. Apollo ExpansionPEX hose bibbs must be secured into place Apollo ExpansionPEX sleeves or comparable expansion-type sleeve or ring (all sold separately). The Apollo ExpansionPEX system is a comprehensive cold expansion piping system comprised of brass fittings, poly alloy fittings, manifolds, valves, fasteners, tools and tubing designed for implementation in water delivery systems, simple or complex. A cold-expansion tool (sold separately) is required for installation.
Features: - Larger internal diameter of Apollo ExpansionPEX fittings results in a 25% greater flow rate within the system
- Constructed of lead free dezincification resistant (DZR) brass for superior reliability and strength
- Cold-expansion tool (sold separately) is required for installation
- Meets or exceeds ASTM F1960 standard
- Meets UPC, IPC, and cUPC standard requirements
- Must secured in place using Apollo ExpansionPEX sleeves or other PEX-A expansion sleeves/rings (all sold separately)
- NSF listed
- PEX-A barb x male garden hose thread connection for PEX-A plumbing systems
- Go/no-go gauges are never required
- To ensure secure connections every time, fittings cannot be dry fit
- Maximum working pressure of 200 psi and maximum temperature of 200 degree F
- Item is not compatible with PEXb pipe, crimp-style (ASTM 1807) or pinch clamp (ASTM F2098) piping systems