Ford Meter Box fb1100-4-tw-q-nl 1 in Ball Corp Stop Mip Cts

Product Description

The FORD METER BOX fb1100-4-tw-q-nl is a 1-inch no-lead brass ball corporation stop designed for water service line connections. It features a male iron pipe (MIP) inlet thread on one end and a 1-inch CTS (copper tube size) Quick Joint outlet on the other, making it a direct tap-in fitting for municipal and private water mains. A dedicated tracer wire hole is built into the body, allowing service technicians to route locating wire through the fitting without additional drilling or adapters. Waterworks and plumbing contractors install this fitting when connecting a new or replacement service line to a tapped main, particularly in jurisdictions requiring no-lead-compliant components under state or federal safe drinking water standards.

This corporation stop is suited for residential and light commercial potable water service installations. The Quick Joint (QJ) CTS end simplifies polyethylene or copper service tube connections in tight excavation conditions where full sweat or compression work is impractical. The tracer wire hole supports standard locating practices required by many utilities and one-call programs. It is typically installed at the main tap before the curb stop and meter setter in a standard water service assembly.

Key Features

• No-lead brass construction meets safe drinking water compliance requirements for potable water systems
• 1-inch male iron pipe thread inlet for direct connection to a tapped water main
• 1-inch CTS Quick Joint outlet for fast, reliable service tube connection
• Integrated tracer wire hole eliminates the need for secondary locating wire brackets
• Ball valve design provides positive shutoff at the main connection point

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style no-lead brass corporation stop for 1-inch potable water service line installations using MIP main taps and CTS service tubing.

Installation Notes

Installation is performed by licensed plumbers or waterworks contractors in accordance with local plumbing codes and utility specifications, typically referencing the IPC or applicable municipal standards. Shut off and depressurize the main or use an approved tapping saddle and corporation stop tool before installation. Do not overtighten the MIP threads into the tapped main saddle; use thread sealant approved for potable water service. Route tracer wire through the designated hole before backfilling and verify continuity per utility locate requirements.

Technical Specifications

• Inlet Connection: 1 inch Male Iron Pipe Thread (MIP)
• Outlet Connection: 1 inch CTS Quick Joint
• Lead Compliance: No Lead
• Tracer Wire Hole: Yes
• Weight: 2.24 pounds
• Box Quantity: 8

Standard Information

• Brand: FORD METER BOX
• Manufacturer Part Number: fb1100-4-tw-q-nl