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Brass push-to-connect ball valve with lockable handle

Apollo

Apollo FSBBV12TX 1/2 in. Brass Push-To-Connect Compact Ball Valve Lockable

SKU CH-NFJH-NGDHA

A 1/2 in. brass push-to-connect ball valve with a lockable handle for tool-free installation on copper, CPVC, PE-RT and PEX piping

  • Lockable handle secures open, closed or unlocked positions
  • Push-to-connect design installs on copper, CPVC, PE-RT and PEX without tools or solder
  • Quarter-turn lever gives simple water-flow control in hydronic and potable systems
  • Rotatable body after assembly eases installation in tight spaces
  • Demount clip (sold separately) allows fitting removal and reuse

Compact Ball Valve with Lockable Handle

The Apollo FSBBV12TX is a 1/2 in. brass push-to-connect ball valve designed for hydronic and potable water systems. It suits installers who need a tool-free method to join copper, CPVC, PE-RT or PEX piping without solder, flame or glue. The quarter-turn lever gives simple on-off control and the patented lockable handle can be secured in the open, closed or unlocked position. It is not intended for buyers who need a valve with threaded or flanged end connections.

Installation Speed and Leak Resistance

Stainless steel teeth grip the inserted pipe against a specially designed O-ring to create a secure seal without additional materials. Because no heat or adhesives are required, the joint is completed quickly and cleanly, reducing the chance of heat-related damage or contamination in the line. After assembly the valve body can be rotated to fit tight spaces, further simplifying the install. The product carries California Proposition 65 warnings for chemicals known to cause cancer and reproductive harm.

Sustained Service and Reusability

The lockable handle maintains its selected position during extended operation, preventing accidental actuation from vibration or contact. If a piping change is needed, the fitting can be released and reused with a separate demount clip, allowing the same valve to serve multiple installation cycles. The compact brass construction resists corrosion in normal water-service environments, supporting reliable flow control over the system's working life.

Highlights

  • Lockable handle secures open, closed or unlocked positions
  • Push-to-connect design installs on copper, CPVC, PE-RT and PEX without tools or solder
  • Quarter-turn lever gives simple water-flow control in hydronic and potable systems
  • Rotatable body after assembly eases installation in tight spaces
  • Demount clip (sold separately) allows fitting removal and reuse

Specifications

BrandAPOLLO

Questions about this item

How do I install the 1/2 in. push-to-connect valve on copper or PEX without tools?

Cut the pipe square, deburr the edge, then push it fully into the fitting until the stainless steel teeth grip against the O-ring; the quarter-turn handle controls flow immediately.

What parts might need replacement after extended service?

The specially designed O-ring and the demount clip used for fitting removal are the primary wear items; the clip is sold separately.

What is the first limitation that appears during sustained high-temperature water use?

The O-ring material determines the maximum continuous temperature rating; exceeding it degrades the seal before the brass body or stainless teeth are affected.

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