Arrowhead Brass Plumbing 261LF Hose Bibb 1/2 Mip Lead Free

Product Description

The ARROWHEAD BRASS PLUMBING 261LF is a lead-free red brass hose bibb designed for outdoor water supply connections in residential and light commercial plumbing systems. It features a 1/2 inch Male Iron Pipe (MIP) inlet and a 3/4 inch hose thread outlet, with a no-kink design that protects the hose connection under pressure. An integral vacuum breaker is built into the body, providing backflow protection without requiring a separate add-on device. Licensed plumbers install this valve where code requires lead-free compliant fittings at potable water outlets. It carries Asset 1011 and IAMPO listings, confirming third-party certification for use in regulated installations.

This hose bibb is suited for exterior wall-mount applications in residential construction and renovation, as well as light commercial settings where a standard MIP x hose-thread connection is required. The integral vacuum breaker makes it appropriate for jurisdictions that require backflow prevention at hose outlets under plumbing code. Typical install locations include exterior walls, utility rooms, and mechanical spaces where a garden hose or equipment hose connection is needed. It is sold in packages of 12 units, making it practical for new construction or multi-unit service work.

Key Features

• Lead-free red brass construction meets potable water requirements
• Integral vacuum breaker provides built-in backflow prevention at the hose outlet
• No-kink hose connection design reduces stress at the outlet fitting
• 1/2 inch MIP inlet threads into standard iron pipe or brass fittings
• 3/4 inch hose thread outlet accepts standard garden and equipment hoses
• Asset 1011 and IAMPO listed for use in code-regulated installations

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation hose bibb for standard 1/2 inch MIP plumbing rough-in connections requiring a 3/4 inch hose thread outlet with integral backflow protection.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber in accordance with the International Plumbing Code (IPC) and applicable local amendments. Shut off the water supply and depressurize the line before removing or installing the bibb. Apply thread sealant tape or pipe dope to the MIP threads before making up the connection. Do not overtighten the fitting into cast iron or PVC-threaded fittings, as red brass can develop stress cracks if torqued excessively.