3/4 inch PEX Brass Drop Ear 90 Degree Insert Elbow Crimp x Female

Viega 46244 Brass PEX Drop Ear Elbow – 90° FNPT x Crimp, 3/4 inch

The Viega 46244 Drop Ear Elbow is a 90-degree brass fitting engineered for terminating 3/4 inch PEX lines to fixed threaded outlets. Designed with integrated mounting ears, this fitting offers enhanced stability for secure wall or bracket installations, commonly used for shower heads, hose bibbs, and other fixed fixtures.

This fitting features a PEX crimp connection on one end and a 3/4 inch female NPT thread on the other, conforming to ASTM F1807 standards for brass crimp fittings. It is fabricated from lead-free brass compliant with NSF/ANSI 61 and NSF 372 requirements for potable water use, making it suitable for residential and light commercial systems.

Product Features

• ✅ Solid Brass Body – Lead-free, corrosion-resistant alloy ensures mechanical strength and long service life.
• ✅ ASTM F1807 Certified – Compatible with PEX crimp ring systems using ASTM F1807 brass fittings and copper crimp rings.
• ✅ Three-Lug Mounting Plate – Cast-in drop ears allow rigid wall attachment for secure termination points.
• ✅ Dual-Port Design – Crimp connection (PEX) x FNPT thread for streamlined fixture integration.
• ✅ Potable Water Rated – Meets current U.S. and Canadian requirements for lead-free plumbing components.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Viega
• Part Number: 46244
• Connection Type: 3/4 inch PEX Crimp x 3/4 inch FNPT
• Material: Lead-free brass (UNS C69300 or equivalent)
• Standards: ASTM F1807, NSF/ANSI 14, NSF/ANSI 61, NSF 372
• Operating Pressure: Up to 160 psi @ 73°F (dependent on pipe system)

Applications

• Wall-mount fixture terminations (showers, spigots, lavatories)
• Water supply stub-outs requiring secure threaded ends
• Residential new construction and retrofit systems using PEX tubing

Installation Notes

This elbow is installed using standard PEX crimping tools and copper crimp rings. Ensure pipe ends are square-cut and fully inserted. For threaded outlet, apply appropriate thread sealant or PTFE tape per plumbing code. Secure the mounting ears to framing or blocking prior to pressurization to minimize stress at the joint.

The Viega 46244 PEX Drop Ear Elbow is a trusted solution for rough-in plumbing, delivering code-compliant transitions between PEX tubing and threaded outlets in a wide range of installations.