Elkhart Products CP735-08 Female Drop Ear Elbow 1/2in

Product Description

The ELKHART PRODUCTS CP735-08 is a lead-free 90-degree female drop ear elbow designed for copper sweat connections in residential and light commercial plumbing systems. Cast from lead-free brass to meet current potable water standards, this fitting connects a 1/2-inch copper pipe (solder end) to a 1/2-inch female iron pipe thread outlet, with integral mounting ears that secure the fitting to a wall stud or blocking. At 0.185 pounds, it is compact and lightweight without sacrificing the durability expected of a cast brass body in wet-wall applications.

This drop ear elbow is commonly installed in shower, tub, and lavatory rough-in applications where a showerhead arm, tub spout, or supply nipple must be anchored to framing. The mounting ear configuration prevents rotation under torque when a fixture is connected, making it a preferred fitting for finish plumbing rough-ins in both new construction and remodel work. It is suitable for any potable water supply system where a 90-degree change of direction and a threaded outlet are needed at the wall face.

Key Features

• Lead-free brass construction meets federal and state potable water regulations
• 90-degree turn with integral drop ears for secure attachment to wall framing
• CxF (copper solder inlet, female iron pipe thread outlet) connection type
• 1/2-inch size suits the most common residential water supply line diameter
• Solder-type copper end accepts standard sweat joining with 95/5 or lead-free solder
• Compact footprint at 1.28125 inches by 1.625 inches for tight stud-bay installations

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-construction fitting for 1/2-inch copper supply systems requiring a 90-degree female-threaded drop ear connection at the wall.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber in accordance with the applicable local plumbing code and the International Plumbing Code (IPC). Shut off the water supply and relieve system pressure before soldering. Clean and flux all copper surfaces before applying heat, and use only lead-free solder on potable water systems. Allow the fitting to cool completely before pressure-testing the joint.

Technical Specifications

• Material: Lead-Free Brass
• Connection Type: CxF (Copper Solder x Female Iron Pipe Thread)
• Join Method: Solder
• Size: 1/2 inches
• Angle: 90 degrees
• Length: 1.28125 inches
• Width: 1.625 inches
• Weight: 0.185 pounds
• Product Line: Cast Brass
• UPC: 683264568563

Standard Information

• Brand: ELKHART PRODUCTS
• Manufacturer Part Number: CP735-08