1" Brass Ball Valve Threaded - Lead Free (1BFP-CMI-944)

The 1" Lead Free Brass Ball Valve (1BFP-CMI-944) delivers dependable quarter-turn shut-off for residential, commercial, and light industrial piping systems where performance, code compliance, and long service life are all required at the 1" pipe size. Built with a lead-free brass body meeting NSF 372 and Safe Drinking Water Act requirements, this valve is fully approved for potable water service and satisfies the lead-free material mandates enforced by plumbing codes across all 50 states.

At 1", this is one of the most heavily specified valve sizes in commercial plumbing and light industrial work — appearing on water service entries, mechanical room branch connections, water heater supply lines, boiler make-up water feeds, equipment isolation points, and distribution manifold headers where a reliable, full port shut-off valve is needed and threaded installation is the system standard. Female NPT connections on both ends make installation fast and straightforward — thread onto standard 1" NPT pipe or fittings with pipe tape or thread sealant and the valve is ready to pressurize. No solvents, press tools, or specialty equipment required.

The full port ball design maintains a flow path equal to the pipe's full interior bore — no restriction, no turbulence, and no meaningful pressure drop in the open position. At the 1" size this matters particularly on equipment supply lines and branch headers where partial-port valves create backpressure that reduces flow to downstream fixtures and equipment. The chrome-plated brass ball rotates against PTFE seats for a consistent bubble-tight shut-off with low operating torque that holds up reliably through years of service and repeated cycling — even in water with mineral content or mild sediment that would accelerate wear in lesser valve designs.

The steel lever handle provides fast, positive quarter-turn actuation, and its orientation always communicates valve status at a glance — parallel to the pipe is open, perpendicular is closed. At 600 WOG (Water, Oil, Gas) rated, the 1BFP-CMI-944 handles the pressure demands of virtually any residential or commercial application with a significant safety margin, and the blowout-proof stem provides an added layer of safety in pressurized service.

Key Features:

• Lead-free brass body — NSF 372 compliant for potable water
• Full port design for unrestricted flow and minimal pressure drop
• Female NPT x Female NPT threaded connections
• Chrome-plated brass ball for smooth, long-lasting operation
• PTFE seats and packing for leak-free, low-torque sealing
• 600 WOG cold working pressure rating
• Quarter-turn steel lever handle with visual open/close indicator
• Blowout-proof stem for added safety under pressure
• Meets Safe Drinking Water Act lead-free requirements

Specifications:

Industries & Applications:

• Commercial & Residential Plumbing — One of the most specified sizes for water service isolation, mechanical room branch connections, water heater supply lines, and distribution manifold headers; lead-free construction satisfies code requirements for licensed contractors in all 50 states
• Potable Water Systems — NSF 61 & 372 certified; approved for drinking water distribution in commercial buildings, multifamily housing, schools, healthcare facilities, and municipal infrastructure where lead-free listed components are required at every isolation point
• HVAC & Mechanical Systems — A workhorse size for boiler make-up water feeds, chilled water branch connections, fan coil unit supplies, and equipment isolation on commercial and light industrial mechanical systems; the 600 WOG rating provides comfortable margin above typical closed-loop system pressures
• Industrial Fluid Control — Rated for water, oil, and gas service; used on process lines, compressor system connections, and plant utility branch piping where a durable, corrosion-resistant threaded valve is the correct specification
• Irrigation & Agriculture — Common isolation valve on 1" pressurized irrigation mainlines, pump station discharge connections, and zone supply headers on residential and light commercial irrigation systems
• Pool & Spa Equipment Pads — Brass construction handles the humid, chemically active environment around pool pumps, filters, and heaters reliably; used on equipment supply connections and chemical system feed lines at the 1" service size
• Gas & Fuel Service — 600 WOG rating covers natural gas and propane applications where lead-free brass ball valves are approved by local codes; always verify applicable gas code requirements before installation on fuel gas lines