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Boshart BPF-DE05NL 1/2" Push-Fit x 1/2" FPT No-Lead Drop Ear Elbow
The Boshart BPF-DE05NL is a No-Lead brass push-fit drop ear elbow sized 1/2" push-fit (PF) by 1/2" FPT, built for rough-in plumbers who need a fast, tool-free connection behind a wall or under a floor. This fitting is approved for potable water and hydronic heating system applications in new residential and commercial construction, and it can be installed underground or behind walls with or without access panels. It connects copper, CPVC and PEX pipe in any combination, making it a practical choice for wet, hazardous, or dry repairs where draining an existing system to solder is difficult or impractical.
Key Features
- Trade Size: 1/2" push-fit x 1/2" FPT drop ear elbow for standard branch and fixture supply rough-in.
- Durable Construction: Brass body resists corrosion and stands up to repeated behind-the-wall service.
- No-Lead: Manufactured to No-Lead specification for potable water distribution use.
- Push-Fit Connection: No soldering, flux, clamps, unions, or glue required — simply push the pipe into the fitting for a secure connection.
- Universal Pipe Compatibility: Accepts copper, CPVC, and PEX tubing in any combination, for tube sizes 3/8" (0.5" O.D.), 3/4" (0.875" O.D.), and 1" (1.125" O.D.).
- Rotatable After Assembly: The fitting can be rotated post-installation, simplifying alignment in tight stud bays and confined spaces.
- Drop Ear Design: FPT ear allows the fitting to be securely mounted to framing for stable fixture supply connections.
Technical Specifications
- Country of Origin: China
- Packaging: 12 ea
- Connection Type: Push-Fit x FPT
- Material: No-Lead Brass
Typical Applications
- Potable Water Distribution Rough-In
- Hydronic Heating System Installation
- Residential and Commercial New Construction
- Behind-the-Wall and Underground Repairs
- Retrofit Repairs Where Soldering Is Impractical
Why Boshart?
Boshart's BPF Series push-fit fittings give plumbers a reliable, no-lead brass connection option for tight or hard-to-drain spaces without the need for torches, flux, or specialty crimping tools. The ability to connect copper, CPVC, and PEX pipe interchangeably, combined with a rotatable, tool-free push-fit design, makes this drop ear elbow a practical solution for both new construction rough-in and emergency repair work.
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Product Specs
- list_batch:
- BOS-20260923
- Product Type:
- Drop Ear Elbow
- Connection Type:
- Push-Fit
- Standards:
- No-Lead
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Subgroup:
- Fittings and Valves
- Product Material:
- Brass
- Product Size:
- 1/2"
- Product Group:
- Fitting
- Product Height:
- 1.75 in
- Product Width:
- 1.45 in
- Product Length:
- 2.15 in
- Product Weight:
- 0.26 lb
Boshart BPF-DE05NL – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can the Boshart BPF-DE05NL drop ear elbow connect copper, CPVC and PEX?
Yes. The BPF-DE05NL push-fit drop ear elbow accepts copper, CPVC and PEX pipe in any combination on its push-fit end, so you can transition between pipe materials at a fixture stub-out without a special adapter. No solder, flux, clamps, unions or glue are needed - the pipe pushes straight into the fitting.
2) What size and connections does the Boshart BPF-DE05NL have?
It is a 1/2 inch push-fit inlet by 1/2 inch FPT outlet drop ear elbow. The FPT ear takes a 1/2 inch male threaded nipple, shower arm or stub for a fixture supply, and the ear itself screws to framing so the connection stays put behind the wall.
3) Can a push-fit drop ear elbow be buried behind a wall or underground?
The Boshart BPF-DE05NL is approved for installation underground or behind walls, with or without an access panel. That is the main reason plumbers reach for it on a shower or tub rough-in where a torch is impractical or the system cannot be drained.
4) Is the Boshart BPF-DE05NL safe for potable water lines?
It is made to No-Lead specification in brass and is approved for potable water distribution, as well as hydronic heating systems, in new residential and commercial construction.
5) Can you rotate a push-fit elbow after the pipe is in?
Yes - the BPF-DE05NL can be rotated after assembly, which is how you square up the ear in a tight stud bay without pulling the pipe back out. Mount the ear to the framing once the alignment is right.
6) Do I need a crimp tool or torch to install the Boshart BPF-DE05NL?
No tools are required to make the joint. The push-fit end seals when the pipe is pushed home, so there is no torch, flux, crimp ring tool or solvent cement involved. You will still want a driver for the screws that fasten the ear to the stud or blocking.
7) What part number do I order for the Boshart 1/2 inch push-fit drop ear elbow?
The manufacturer part number is BPF-DE05NL, from Boshart's BPF Series of no-lead brass push-fit fittings. It is sold in the single 1/2 inch configuration.
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