Nomaco 70735rlf1238 90 Drop Elbow 1/2x3/8 Inch Cxf Bronze

Product Description

The NOMACO 70735rlf1238 is a lead-free 90-degree drop elbow fitting manufactured in performance bronze. It connects a 1/2-inch copper sweat (solder cup) inlet to a 3/8-inch female NPT threaded outlet, changing pipeline direction 90 degrees while transitioning from a soldered copper connection to a threaded connection. Integrated mounting ears allow the fitting to be secured directly to a wall or structural support using a nail or screw, making it well suited for stub-out applications. Licensed plumbers and pipefitters install this type of fitting in supply line rough-in work where a pipe needs to turn and terminate at a fixture connection point.

This drop elbow is designed for residential and light commercial plumbing applications, particularly where copper supply lines transition to threaded fixture supply connections at the wall. Typical installations include lavatory faucet, toilet, and other fixture rough-ins where a wall-mounted stub-out is required. The lead-free bronze construction meets current potable water regulations. The mounting ear design eliminates the need for a separate pipe strap at the elbow location, simplifying rough-in framing.

Key Features

• 90-degree change of direction with simultaneous copper-to-NPT thread transition
• 1/2-inch solder cup (C) inlet and 3/8-inch female NPT (F) outlet
• Lead-free performance bronze construction for use in potable water systems
• Integrated mounting ears for direct fastening to wall framing with a nail or screw
• Compatible with standard copper tubing and NPT-threaded fixture supply connections

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation fitting for residential and light commercial copper plumbing systems requiring a 1/2-inch sweat by 3/8-inch female NPT 90-degree drop elbow stub-out connection.

Installation Notes

This fitting is installed by a licensed plumber in accordance with the International Plumbing Code (IPC) and applicable local codes. Shut off the water supply and depressurize the line before soldering. Use proper flux and lead-free solder rated for potable water when making the sweat connection. Allow the joint to fully cool before applying any load or threading a supply line into the female NPT port.

Technical Specifications

• Inlet Size: 1/2 inches
• Outlet Size: 3/8 inches
• Connection Type: Copper Sweat (C) x Female NPT (F)
• Elbow Angle: 90 degrees
• Material: Performance Bronze, Lead-Free
• Unit of Measure: Each

Standard Information

• Brand: NOMACO
• Manufacturer Part Number: 70735rlf1238