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Brass PEX reducing coupling with barbed ends

Legend Valve

Legend Valve 460-539NL 1-1/2" x 1-1/4" PEX Reducing Coupling

SKU CH-2XBT-ZTPDN

Connects 1-1/2" and 1-1/4" PEX tubing with a no-lead forged brass reducing coupling

  • No-lead DZR forged brass for safer potable water
  • Reduces 1-1/2 in. to 1-1/4 in. PEX for flexible pipe transitions
  • Legend Valve brand trusted in plumbing applications
  • Prop 65 listed chemical warning included for California compliance
  • New condition ready for immediate installation

Reducing Coupling for PEX Systems

This Legend Valve fitting connects 1-1/2 inch PEX tubing to 1-1/4 inch PEX tubing in potable water installations. The no-lead DZR forged brass body meets low-lead requirements for drinking water safety. It is intended for plumbers and RV owners joining dissimilar tubing sizes in a single press or crimp connection.

Chemical Compliance Notice

California Proposition 65 warnings indicate the fitting contains a chemical known to the state to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. The DZR brass alloy resists dezincification in aggressive water conditions. No thermal, acoustic or electrical performance data applies to this passive plumbing component.

1-1/2 by 1-1/4 Inch Size Transition

The single specification that determines fit is the reducing diameter step from one-and-one-half inches to one-and-one-quarter inches. Buyers needing a straight coupling, a different reduction ratio or a non-PEX thread style will need a different fitting.

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Price $10.99
Cheaper than about 85% of the 135 comparable items (median $19.99).

Specifications

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Brand nameLEGEND VALVE

Questions about this item

How do I install the 1-1/2" x 1-1/4" PEX reducing coupling, and what is the common mistake?

Use a calibrated crimp tool with the correct ring size for each barrel; the step most people get wrong is using a single ring size for both the 1-1/2" and 1-1/4" ends.

What maintenance or replacement will the no-lead DZR forged brass fitting need later?

The fitting itself requires no scheduled maintenance; inspect crimp rings periodically for corrosion or movement and replace only if a leak develops at the connection.

What limit appears first on the 460-539NL coupling under sustained pressure and temperature cycles?

The crimp-ring seal on the smaller 1-1/4" barb typically reaches its fatigue limit before the DZR forged brass body shows any stress.

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