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

The Watts 1/2 LFFBVD-PEX-F1960 is a 1/2" lead-free 2-piece 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 1/2 inch, 2-piece, lead free, ball valve is used in commercial and industrial applications. The valve features a forged lead free body, PEX F1960 (Cold Expansion Fitting) end connections and waste drain, as well as a 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 tailpieces make easy connection to PEX piping systems. The pressure rating for the ball valve is 400 psi (27.6 bar) WOG and the PEX joint is rated at 160 psi (11.0 bar) at 73 degrees F (23 degrees C). A white handle is attached for easy lead free identification.

Features

• Lead free forged brass body
• Quick and easy installation into PEX piping system
• For use with SDR-9 PEX pipe
• Cold expansion PEX end-connections per ASTM F1960

Common Questions

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: 1/2"
• Inlet Size: 1/2"
• Outlet Size: 1/2"
• Connection: PEX
• Body Material: Brass
• Seat / Seal Material: EPDM
• Max Pressure (psi): 160
• Application: Domestic Water
• Ways: 2-Way
• Pack Quantity: 80
• Country of Origin: China
• Warranty: 1 Year Limited
• MPN: 1/2 LFFBVD-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: Yes