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Sioux Chief 616 650 1/2" FIP Drop Ear Riser, 3-Ear x 1/2" MSWT, No-Lead Copper Tube

Sioux Chief 616 650 1/2" FIP Drop Ear Riser, 3-Ear x 1/2" MSWT, No-Lead Copper Tube

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Model: 616-650

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Sioux Chief 650 1/2" FIP Drop Ear Riser, 3-Ear x 1/2" MSWT, No-Lead Copper Tube

The Sioux Chief 650 riser is a 1/2" FIP drop ear fitting with a 3-ear mounting flange on one end and a 1/2" MSWT (male sweat) swivel connection on the other, built from full-flow Type L copper tube. It is designed to connect directly into standard tub and shower valves, with a swivel fitting on the FIP end that eliminates the need for soldering at the valve connection. The fitting is NL/DZR rated (no-lead, dezincification resistant), making it suitable for potable water rough-in applications. Units ship 25 EA per package.

Key Features

  • Trade Size: 1/2" FIP drop ear connection x 1/2" MSWT, sized for standard tub/shower valve rough-in.
  • Durable Construction: Full-flow Type L copper tube for reliable water delivery through the riser body.
  • 3-Ear Drop Ear Design: Drop ear flange with three mounting ears allows secure fastening to framing behind the wall.
  • Swivel FIP Connection: The FIP swivel fitting connects into standard tub/shower valves without soldering, speeding up rough-in installation.
  • No-Lead / DZR Rated: NL/DZR construction suitable for potable water supply lines.
  • Installation Note: Do not use thread sealant on the FIP swivel threads — the swivel design is intended to seal without sealant at that joint.

Certifications & Compliance

  • NL (No-Lead) Compliant
  • DZR (Dezincification Resistant)
  • Prop 65 Warning Applicable

Technical Specifications

  • Country of Origin: United States
  • Cubic Volume: 1.295025
  • Packaging: 25 EA
  • Material: Type L Copper Tube
  • Connection: 1/2" FIP Drop Ear x 1/2" MSWT Swivel

Typical Applications

  • Tub and Shower Valve Rough-In
  • Residential and Commercial Bathroom Plumbing
  • New Construction Supply Line Installation
  • Behind-the-Wall Riser Replacement
  • Potable Water Supply Connections

Why Sioux Chief?

Sioux Chief builds the 650 riser from full-flow Type L copper tube with a no-lead, dezincification-resistant swivel connection designed specifically to speed up rough-in work by eliminating soldering at the valve. The 3-ear drop ear flange gives installers a secure, code-familiar mounting point behind the wall, and the NL/DZR rating supports potable water supply use. It's a straightforward, purpose-built riser fitting for plumbers handling tub and shower valve rough-in.

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Product Type:
Riser
Connection Type:
Threaded
Standards:
No-Lead
Country of Origin:
United States
Department:
Plumbing
Product Group:
Rough-In and Supports
Product Subgroup:
Fittings and Valves
Product Material:
Copper
Product Size:
1/2"

Sioux Chief 616-650 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can I connect the Sioux Chief 650 drop ear riser to a tub/shower valve without soldering?
Yes. The 650 riser has a 1/2 inch FIP swivel fitting on one end that threads straight into standard tub and shower valves, so there's no soldering at the valve joint. The other end is a 1/2 inch MSWT (male sweat) stub that you solder to your copper supply line. One important install detail: do not put thread sealant or tape on the FIP swivel threads. The swivel is built to seal on its own at that joint.
2) Is the Sioux Chief 616-650 riser approved for potable water?
It's built no-lead and dezincification resistant (NL/DZR), which is what's called for on potable water supply rough-in. The tube itself is full-flow Type L copper. Sioux Chief notes a Prop 65 warning applies to the part.
3) Will this riser work on 1/2 inch copper supply, and do I need an adapter?
It's a 1/2 inch part on both ends: 1/2 inch FIP drop ear at the valve side and 1/2 inch MSWT at the tube side. The MSWT end solders directly into 1/2 inch copper, no adapter. If your supply is PEX or CPVC you'd need a transition fitting ahead of it, since this end is a sweat connection.
4) What does the 3-ear flange on this drop ear riser mount to?
The three-ear flange is meant to be screwed to framing behind the finished wall, which anchors the riser so the valve connection isn't carrying load or shifting when the trim goes on. It's the standard mounting point plumbers use on tub and shower rough-in, and it gives you three fastener points instead of two for a more rigid set.
5) Is the Sioux Chief 650 riser sold individually or by the box?
The 616-650 ships 25 each per package, so you're buying a carton quantity, not a single fitting. That suits new-construction and multi-family rough-in where you're setting a riser at every tub and shower.
6) Why pick a swivel FIP riser over a plain sweat drop ear elbow?
A plain sweat drop ear ell means torching a joint right at the valve body, which risks heat damage to valve seals and is awkward once the valve is set in the bay. The 650's swivel FIP end threads into the valve dry and seals without sealant, so the only soldering you do is out at the tube stub away from the valve. If your valve has sweat inlets rather than threaded ones, this is the wrong fitting and you want a sweat-inlet riser instead.
7) Can I use this riser for a behind-the-wall replacement, not just new construction?
Yes. The 650 is used for tub and shower valve rough-in on new construction and for behind-the-wall riser replacement. On a replacement you need wall access and framing to catch the three mounting ears, and the valve you're tying into has to have threaded male inlets for the FIP swivel to land on.
How fast can I get the Sioux Chief 616-650 delivered?
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the Sioux Chief 616-650 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Sioux Chief 616-650 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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