Matco-Norca, a supplier of lead-free pipe fittings, pipe nipples, valves, weld fittings & flanges, faucets, and plumbing specialties, has added to its extensive line of lead-free brass ball valves with larger size versions of both PEX and Cold Expansion ball valves. These 754 forged brass, full port valves feature blow out proof stems and are available in waste drain and drop ear options.
754PXLF and 754PXCELF ball valves are now available in 1 1/4”, 1 1/2″, and 2” sizes and provide 400 PSI cold working pressure. 754PXLF valves are NSF approved. 754PXCELF valves are cUPC and NSF 14/61 approved and conform to ASTM F1960 for cold expansion of their fitting ends.
As lead free products, these valves comply with a 0.25% weighted average lead content on wetted surfaces in accordance with the federal Safe Water Drinking Act law.
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