Sioux Chief 648WG Series No-Lead DZR Brass PEX Ball Valve, F1960 FP

Sioux Chief 648WG Series No-Lead DZR Brass PEX Ball Valve

The Sioux Chief 648WG Series is a no-lead DZR (dezincification-resistant) brass quarter-turn ball valve built for F1960 FP cold-expansion PEX connections, available in trade sizes from 1-1/4" to 2" across the 648WG7FP and 648WG5FP configurations. Machined from NL/DZR brass, this full-pattern shutoff valve is engineered for potable water plumbing systems where corrosion resistance and no-lead, code-oriented materials are required. Each valve ships individually packaged (1 EA) for straightforward stocking, staging, and counter sales.

Key Features

• Trade Size Range: Available from 1-1/4" to 2" so installers and distributors can match the valve to the connection point required at rough-in.
• Model Configurations: Offered as 648WG7FP or 648WG5FP, giving flexibility for different rough-in scenarios.
• Durable Construction: NL/DZR (no-lead, dezincification-resistant) brass body resists corrosion and dezincification while meeting no-lead plumbing requirements for potable water service.
• F1960 FP Connection: Designed for F1960 cold-expansion PEX connections, supporting a secure, leak-resistant joint without solvent welding or soldering.
• Full-Pattern (FP) Ball Valve Design: Quarter-turn on/off shutoff mechanism provides dependable, easy-to-operate control for potable water lines.
• No-Lead Brass: NL/DZR brass construction supports compliance with no-lead plumbing code requirements for potable water applications.
• Individually Packaged: Each valve ships 1 EA, simplifying inventory management, counter sales, and jobsite staging for distributors and contractors.

Technical Specifications

• Connection Type: F1960 FP PEX Cold-Expansion
• Country of Origin: China
• Trade Size Range: 1-1/4" to 2"
• Model Numbers: 648WG7FP, 648WG5FP

Typical Applications

• Potable Water Shutoff Valves
• PEX Cold-Expansion Plumbing Systems
• Residential and Commercial Plumbing Installations
• Renovation and New Construction Rough-In
• Distributor and Contractor Stock Programs

Why Sioux Chief?

Sioux Chief manufactures the 648WG Series from NL/DZR brass to help installers meet no-lead plumbing code requirements while standing up to dezincification over years of service in potable water systems. With F1960 FP cold-expansion PEX compatibility available across sizes from 1-1/4" to 2" and both the 648WG7FP and 648WG5FP configurations, this series gives plumbing professionals a dependable, code-oriented shutoff valve for a range of rough-in scenarios. Individually packaged (1 EA) supply makes the 648WG Series a practical choice for stocking programs, new construction, and renovation work alike.