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Brass water heater connector with ball valve, corrugated stainless steel hose, PEX-A barb and FNPT ends

Apollo

Apollo 3/4 in. Brass PEX-A Barb x 3/4 in. FNPT x 18 in. CSST Water Heater Connector with Ball Valve

SKU CH-PPYN-81CJB

Connects hot and cold water lines to a water heater using Apollo ExpansionPEX connections and includes an integrated quarter-turn ball valve for flow control

  • Factory-integrated ball valve enables quick flow control
  • Corrugated stainless steel construction resists corrosion and heat
  • ExpansionPEX barb simplifies cold-expansion tubing connections
  • 18-inch length suits standard water heater hook-ups
  • California Proposition 65 warnings disclose chemical hazards

Water heater connector with ball valve

The 18 in. corrugated stainless steel connector joins hot or cold water lines to a water heater using an ExpansionPEX barb on one end and a female NPT thread on the other. A factory-crimped quarter-turn ball valve provides immediate flow control at the tank. It is intended for residential or light-commercial plumbing installations where a flexible, corrosion-resistant link is required.

ExpansionPEX barb and FNPT fitting capacity

The barb accepts 3/4 in. ExpansionPEX or comparable cold-expansion tubing when used with the appropriate expansion sleeves or rings, while the FNPT end threads directly onto standard water-heater nipples. The 18 in. length suits typical tank-to-pipe runs; longer or offset connections will need a different connector length. The integrated valve handles on-off service but is not a pressure-regulating device.

Brass and stainless construction with integrated

The brass body and stainless corrugated hose resist scaling and withstand chlorinated water supplies. The valve is permanently crimped, eliminating a potential leak path at a separate joint. Installation requires pipe thread tape on the MNPT nipples and an expansion tool with sleeves for the PEX connection, both supplied separately. California Proposition 65 warnings apply for listed chemicals.

Highlights

  • Factory-integrated ball valve enables quick flow control
  • Corrugated stainless steel construction resists corrosion and heat
  • ExpansionPEX barb simplifies cold-expansion tubing connections
  • 18-inch length suits standard water heater hook-ups
  • California Proposition 65 warnings disclose chemical hazards

Specifications

BrandAPOLLO

Questions about this item

Will the 18 in. CSST connector and 3/4 in. FNPT end fit the existing nipples on my current water heater?

The connector threads onto standard male NPT nipples using the 3/4 in. FNPT end, and the 18 in. corrugated stainless length provides flexibility to align with your existing piping.

How can I verify the integrated ball valve and PEX-A barb seal properly after installation?

Pressurize the system and check for leaks at the FNPT threads and the expansion sleeve connection; the quarter-turn handle should move smoothly from fully open to fully closed without resistance.

Does the package include the ExpansionPEX sleeves or rings needed for the PEX-A barb connection?

No, the connector ships with the factory-crimped ball valve and CSST hose only; Apollo ExpansionPEX sleeves or comparable expansion-type rings must be purchased separately.

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