
Brass PEX × MIP Elbow
Where PEX meets a threaded port in a tight corner, something has to give — the brass PEX × MIP 90° elbow adapter makes sure it isn't the tubing. It handles the turn and the transition in one fitting: a 1/2″ ASTM F1807 crimp barb on one end, a 1/2″ tapered male pipe thread on the other, set at a right angle so the line drops into a shower valve, manifold port, or threaded fixture without a strain-inducing bend. Forged from lead-free DZR brass and certified to cUPC and NSF/ANSI 61, it's rated to 100 psi at 180°F for potable and hydronic service on any SDR-9 PEX. The threads are tapered NPT — a wrap of PTFE tape and a firm wrench-tighten seats them — while the barb end crimps with the same rings and tool as the rest of the system. One elbow for the reno punch list, or a 25-pack for the crew plumbing valve walls all week.
Features
- 90° turn and thread transition in one — connects PEX to threaded ports without stressing the tubing
- 1/2″ MIP tapered thread — seats into shower valves, manifolds, and any standard FIP port
- 1/2″ F1807 crimp barb — seals with copper crimp rings or stainless steel pinch clamps
- Lead-free DZR forged brass — dezincification-resistant in aggressive water conditions
- Rated 100 psi at 180°F — certified for potable water and radiant hydronic heating
- Single or 25-pack — one for the punch list, a contractor box for valve-wall weeks
Specifications
- Fitting Type: Elbow adapter, 90°
- Connection A: 1/2″ PEX barb (ASTM F1807)
- Connection B: 1/2″ MIP (tapered male NPT)
- Material: Lead-free DZR forged brass
- Size: 1/2″ × 1/2″
- Pack Options: Single or 25-pack
- Thread Sealing: PTFE tape or pipe dope required
- Compatible Rings: Copper crimp rings or stainless steel pinch clamps
- Tubing Compatibility: PEX-A, PEX-B, PEX-C (SDR-9)
- Pressure Rating: 100 psi at 180°F
- Certifications: cUPC, NSF/ANSI 61, NSF 372
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