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
- Country of Origin:
- China
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Subgroup:
- Fittings and Valves
- Product Material:
- Brass
- Product Size:
- 1/2"