Sharkbite UC248LFCP25 1/2 in Pex Barb Elbow 90 Deg 25 Pack

Product Description

The SHARKBITE/CASH ACME UC248LFCP25 is a lead-free brass barb insert elbow designed to connect two sections of 1/2-inch cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) tubing at a 90-degree angle. Sold in a 25-pack, this fitting is built for potable water systems and complies with NSF/ANSI 61 Annex G lead-free requirements, with wetted surfaces containing less than 0.25% lead by weight. The barb design allows installation using cinch clamps with a cinch tool or copper crimp rings with a crimp tool. Once installed, the joint is immediately testable to well over 100 psi, making it practical for pressure verification during rough-in work. Licensed plumbers and pipefitters are the primary installers of these fittings in residential and light commercial applications.

This elbow is used in residential and light commercial plumbing systems wherever 1/2-inch PEX tubing requires a directional change at 90 degrees. Common applications include hot and cold domestic water distribution, radiant heating supply and return lines, and manifold branch connections. The 25-pack quantity suits contractors running multiple branch lines or stocking service vehicles. Compatible installation methods include cinch clamps used with a cinch tool and copper crimp rings used with a crimp tool, both standard PEX connection techniques in the trade.

Key Features

• Lead-free brass construction with less than 0.25% lead by weight on wetted surfaces, meeting AB1953 California and VT S152 Vermont low-lead restrictions
• 90-degree barb insert configuration for directional changes in 1/2-inch PEX tubing runs
• Immediately testable to well over 100 psi after installation
• Compatible with cinch clamp and copper crimp ring installation methods
• Meets NSF/ANSI Standard 14-2009 and ASTM F1807 for potable water transport
• 25-pack quantity for multi-connection jobs and contractor stock

Compatibility

Designed for use with 1/2-inch cross-linked polyethylene PEX tubing. Secure barb ends with cinch clamps (TV 608-933) and a cinch tool (TV 608-743), or with standard copper crimp rings and a compatible crimp tool per ASTM F1807 installation requirements.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber in accordance with local plumbing codes and IPC requirements. Shut off the water supply and depressurize the line before cutting into any existing PEX run. Ensure the PEX tubing is cut cleanly and squarely before seating it fully onto the barb ends. Use the correct crimp or cinch tool calibrated for 1/2-inch fittings to achieve a proper seal before pressure testing.