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Sioux Chief 648WG-2 1/2" PEX F1960 x SWT No-Lead Brass Ball Valve

Sioux Chief 648WG-2 1/2" PEX F1960 x SWT No-Lead Brass Ball Valve

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Sioux Chief 648WG-2 1/2" PEX F1960 x SWT No-Lead Brass Ball Valve

The Sioux Chief 648WG-2 is a full-port ball valve built for rough-in potable water shutoffs, transitioning from 1/2" F1960 PEX expansion connection on one end to a 1/2" SWT (sweat/solder) connection on the other. Body construction is NL/DZR brass (no-lead, dezincification-resistant), and the valve uses a chrome-plated ball with a blowout-proof stem for long-term reliable shutoff behind the wall. This valve is intended for plumbers and contractors tying PEX supply runs into copper branch lines without needing a separate adapter fitting.

Key Features

  • Trade Size: 1/2" F1960 PEX expansion connection x 1/2" SWT (sweat/solder) connection, letting one valve bridge a PEX supply line to copper piping.
  • Durable Construction: NL/DZR brass body resists dezincification and is formulated as a no-lead alloy for potable water service.
  • Full-Port Ball Valve: Chrome-plated ball provides a smooth, low-restriction flow path and reliable quarter-turn shutoff.
  • Blowout-Proof Stem: Stem design is retained within the valve body to prevent stem ejection under line pressure, supporting long-term dependable operation.
  • Connection Type: F1960 PEX expansion fitting on the inlet paired with a standard SWT sweat connection on the outlet, simplifying transitions in mixed-material rough-in runs.
  • No-Lead Compliant: Manufactured as a no-lead brass component for use in potable water distribution systems.

Technical Specifications

  • Country of Origin: China
  • Cubic Volume: 0.5316084
  • Packaging: 108 EA

Typical Applications

  • Residential and Commercial Rough-In Plumbing
  • PEX-to-Copper Supply Line Transitions
  • Potable Water Shutoff Valve Installations
  • Renovation and New Construction Water Distribution Runs
  • Fixture and Branch Line Isolation Behind the Wall

Why Sioux Chief?

Sioux Chief builds this ball valve from NL/DZR brass with a chrome-plated ball and blowout-proof stem, giving plumbers a dependable shutoff point at PEX-to-copper transitions. The no-lead brass construction supports use in potable water systems, and the combination F1960 x SWT connection reduces the number of fittings needed on the job, saving installation time on rough-in work.

Manufacturer Resources

Spec Sheet

Product Specs

Product Type:
Ball Valve
Connection Type:
F1960 x SWT
Product Finish:
Chrome-Plated
Standards:
No-Lead
Country of Origin:
China
Department:
Plumbing
Product Group:
Rough-In and Supports
Product Subgroup:
Fittings and Valves
Product Material:
Brass
Product Size:
1/2"

Sioux Chief 648WG-2 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can the Sioux Chief 648WG-2 ball valve connect PEX directly to copper without an adapter?
That is exactly what it is built for. The 648WG-2 has a 1/2 inch F1960 PEX expansion connection on one end and a 1/2 inch SWT sweat/solder connection on the other, so a PEX supply run ties into a copper branch at the valve itself. No separate transition fitting needed.
2) Does the F1960 end of this Sioux Chief valve work with crimp or push-fit PEX, or only expansion PEX?
Expansion only. The inlet is an ASTM F1960 cold-expansion connection, which means PEX-a tubing expanded with an expander tool and an F1960 ring. It will not accept crimp rings, clamp rings, or push-to-connect tubing. If your run is crimp-style PEX-b, you need a crimp-connection valve instead.
3) Is the Sioux Chief 648WG-2 approved for potable water lines?
Yes. The body is no-lead, dezincification-resistant (NL/DZR) brass, and it is listed as No-Lead under standards, which is what potable water distribution requires. Typical use is rough-in potable water shutoffs and branch line isolation.
4) Will this valve restrict flow on a 1/2 inch supply line?
No. The 648WG-2 is a full-port ball valve, so the bore matches the 1/2 inch line and the pressure drop across it is minimal. The ball is chrome plated for a smooth quarter-turn flow path.
5) Can I sweat the copper side of the 648WG-2 with the PEX ring already on?
Soldering the SWT end puts heat into the valve body, so the standard practice is to make the solder joint first, let the valve cool, then expand and seat the F1960 PEX connection. The stem is blowout proof and retained in the body, but the PEX ring and tubing should not be exposed to torch heat.
6) Is this valve suitable for use behind a wall where it can't be serviced easily?
It is built for that. The blowout-proof stem is retained within the body so it cannot eject under line pressure, and the NL/DZR brass resists dezincification in concealed potable water service. Sioux Chief lists behind-the-wall fixture and branch line isolation as a typical application. Access for the handle still has to be planned, since it is a quarter-turn ball valve.
7) What is the exact part number and how does Sioux Chief pack these for a job order?
The part number is 648WG-2, a 1/2 inch F1960 PEX x SWT no-lead brass ball valve from Sioux Chief. Packaging is listed at 108 each per case, which matters if you are buying for a multi-unit rough-in rather than a single repair.
8) Will the 648WG-2 work on hydronic or heating loops, or is it a water supply valve only?
The data covers it as a potable water rough-in shutoff: residential and commercial supply runs, PEX-to-copper transitions, and fixture isolation. If you are valving a heating loop, specify a valve rated for that service rather than relying on this one.
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Does the Sioux Chief 648WG-2 come with a warranty?
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