Nibco PRESCAP12 Copper Press Tube Cap 1/2 Inch

Product Description

The NIBCO PRESCAP12 is a 1/2-inch copper press tube cap designed to terminate open copper tubing ends without soldering. It uses a press-fit connection system, allowing installation with a standard pressing tool in seconds. This fitting is suited for potable water, hydronic heating, and refrigeration piping systems where a clean, flame-free termination is required. Licensed plumbers and mechanical contractors use this cap during system commissioning, pressure testing, and permanent service terminations. The press-fit design eliminates open-flame work, making it appropriate for occupied buildings and fire-sensitive environments.

This cap is used in residential and light commercial plumbing and hydronic systems wherever a 1/2-inch copper line must be permanently or temporarily capped. Common applications include capping unused branch lines, isolating sections of a distribution system for pressure testing, and terminating dead-end runs in radiant or forced-hot-water systems. It is installed by licensed plumbers and pipefitters working with press-fit copper systems.

Key Features

• Press-fit connection requires no soldering, brazing, or open flame
• 1/2-inch nominal tube size for standard copper tubing
• Copper construction provides corrosion resistance and long service life
• Compatible with standard pressing tools used in press-fit copper systems
• Suitable for potable water, hydronic, and refrigeration piping applications

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style press-fit copper cap for use with 1/2-inch copper tubing in standard press-fit piping systems.

Installation Notes

Installation requires a compatible pressing tool rated for copper press fittings. Shut off and depressurize the line before fitting installation. Follow local plumbing codes and IPC guidelines for press-fit copper connections. Verify the tubing end is clean, round, and free of burrs before pressing to ensure a leak-free seal.

Technical Specifications

• Tube Size: 1/2 inch
• Material: Copper
• Connection Type: Press-fit

Standard Information

• Brand: NIBCO
• Manufacturer Part Number: PRESCAP12