Matco-norca 39164 Full Port Ball Valve 1 in Female Pex

Product Description

The MATCO-NORCA 39164 is a lead-free, full-port ball valve designed for 1-inch female-to-1-inch PEX cold expansion connections. Built to ASTM F1960 cold expansion standards, this valve delivers unrestricted flow through a full-port design, minimizing pressure drop across the valve body. It is suited for potable water and hydronic distribution systems where low lead content is required by code. Licensed plumbers install this valve as a service or isolation point in residential and light commercial PEX piping systems.

This ball valve is used in cold expansion PEX installations following the F1960 expansion method, where a PEX expansion tool is used to flare the pipe end before seating it over the expansion fitting end. Typical applications include domestic water supply, radiant heating distribution manifolds, and in-line shutoff points in PEX-A piping systems. The 1-inch size suits main branch or trunk-line isolation in residential and small commercial plumbing layouts.

Key Features

• Lead-free construction meets NSF and model plumbing code requirements for potable water service
• Full-port bore maintains maximum flow and minimizes pressure loss
• Cold expansion F1960 connection method for use with PEX-A expansion tooling
• 1-inch female inlet paired with 1-inch PEX cold expansion outlet
• Quarter-turn ball valve operation for quick open and close shutoff

Compatibility

Designed for use in cold expansion F1960 PEX-A piping systems as an in-line isolation or service valve. Reference cross-part number 754PXCEF05LF applies to this valve within the MATCO-NORCA product line.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber in accordance with local plumbing codes and ASTM F1960 expansion fitting requirements. Shut off the water supply and depressurize the line before installation. Use a calibrated PEX-A expansion tool to properly expand the pipe end before seating it onto the expansion end of the valve. Do not apply heat or solvents to the PEX expansion connection.

Technical Specifications

• Size: 1 inch
• Connection Type: 1 inch Female x 1 inch PEX Cold Expansion
• Port: Full Port
• Expansion Standard: ASTM F1960
• Lead Free: Yes

Standard Information

• Brand: MATCO-NORCA
• Manufacturer Part Number: 39164