Watts 1 1/2 LFFBV-PEX-F1960 Lead-Free Ball Valve, Brass, PEX

The Watts 1 1/2 LFFBV-PEX-F1960 is a 1-1/2" lead-free 2-piece full port ball valve with PEX connections. It features a brass body and a epdm seat. Rated to 160 psi. This model is certified lead-free for potable-water installations.

This 1 1/2 inch 2-piece full port lead free ball valve is used in commercial and industrial applications. The valve features forged lead free body with PEX F1960 (Cold Expansion Fitting) end connections, chrome plated lead free brass ball, virgin PTFE seats and seals and EPDM O-rings, and zinc plated steel handle with vinyl insulator. The lead free brass end connections are designed for PEX piping systems. The pressure rating for the ball valve is 400 psi (27.6 bar) WOG and the connection is rated at 160 psi (11.0 bar) at 73 degrees F (23 degrees C). The attached handle is white for easy lead free identification.

Features

• Forged lead free brass body
• ASTM F1960 PEX expansion fittings for installation into PEX tubing
• Blowout proof stem and o-ring seal
• 400 psi non-shock WOG

Common Questions

Is this full port or standard port?

Full port. The ball bore matches the 1-1/2" pipe ID, so the valve adds almost no restriction — the right choice for pump suction, main shutoffs, and any run where you cannot give up head.

Can I use this on natural gas or propane?

No. This valve carries no fuel-gas listing, and code requires an ANSI Z21.15 / CSA listed valve for natural gas or LP. Use a Watts GBV series gas ball valve instead.

Is this rated for potable water?

Yes. It is a lead-free model certified to NSF/ANSI 61 and NSF/ANSI 372, so it meets the Safe Drinking Water Act limit for potable-water service.

Can it be serviced without cutting it out?

No. A 2-piece body is not designed for in-line rebuild; it is replaced as a unit. Choose a three-piece valve (LFB6800 / S-6800 series) where in-line serviceability matters.

Specifications

• Type: Ball
• Size: 1-1/2"
• Inlet Size: 1-1/2"
• Outlet Size: 1-1/2"
• Connection: PEX
• Body Material: Brass
• Seat / Seal Material: EPDM
• Max Pressure (psi): 160
• Application: Domestic Water
• Port Style: Full
• Ways: 2-Way
• Pack Quantity: 16
• Country of Origin: China
• Warranty: 1 Year Limited
• MPN: 1 1/2 LFFBV-PEX-F1960
• Certifications: NSF-61, NSF-372
• Lead-Free: Yes
• Valve Construction: 2-Piece
• Ball Material: Chrome-Plated Brass
• Blowout-Proof Stem: Yes
• Handle Type: Lever
• Actuation: Manual
• Fuel Gas Rated: No
• Integral Drain / Waste Port: No