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Brass ball valve with PEX barb and male pipe thread, quarter-turn lever handle

Apollo

Apollo ExpansionPEX 3/4 in. Brass Barb x Male Pipe Thread Ball Valve

SKU CH-88Z5-S27GV

A brass quarter-turn ball valve connects 3/4 in. PEX-A tubing to male pipe threads for potable water or hydronic systems

  • Quarter-turn lever handle gives smooth flow control
  • Brass body resists corrosion in potable water systems
  • ExpansionPEX design enables direct transition to PEX-A piping
  • Lead-free construction meets Proposition 65 standards
  • Cold-expansion tool required for secure sleeve connection

Transition Valve for PEX-A Systems

This Apollo ExpansionPEX ball valve connects 3/4 in. male pipe threads to PEX-A tubing, enabling a direct transition between dissimilar piping types. The lead-free brass body suits potable water lines and hydronic heating loops alike. A quarter-turn lever handle delivers anti-stick, smooth flow control. It is intended for installers adapting existing infrastructure to ExpansionPEX networks.

Installation Requirements and System Integration

A cold-expansion tool and compatible expansion sleeves or rings are required to secure the barb connection; both are sold separately. The valve becomes a functional component within the broader Apollo ExpansionPEX ecosystem of fittings, manifolds, fasteners and tubing. No additional adapters are needed for the 3/4 in. male thread side. This design frees the installer from sourcing separate transition couplings and threaded valves.

Sustained Service Behaviour

The lead-free brass construction resists dezincification and corrosion during continuous contact with potable water or heating fluid. The quarter-turn mechanism maintains reliable shut-off without seizing after prolonged static periods. California Proposition 65 warnings apply because the product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. The valve is new and ships directly from the manufacturer.

Highlights

  • Quarter-turn lever handle gives smooth flow control
  • Brass body resists corrosion in potable water systems
  • ExpansionPEX design enables direct transition to PEX-A piping
  • Lead-free construction meets Proposition 65 standards
  • Cold-expansion tool required for secure sleeve connection

Specifications

BrandAPOLLO

Questions about this item

What size cold-expansion tool is needed for the 3/4 in. barb connection?

A 3/4 in. cold-expansion tool is required to expand the PEX-A tubing before inserting it onto the barb; the tool is sold separately.

Does the brass body or lever handle become hot during continuous hot-water circulation?

The valve body and handle will reach the temperature of the circulating water, so insulation or a handle cover is recommended for sustained high-temperature hydronic use.

Which separate sleeve or ring must I already own to secure the PEX-A tubing to this valve?

You need an Apollo ExpansionPEX sleeve or a comparable expansion-type ring that matches the 3/4 in. tubing size; both are sold separately.

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