Since 1917, Mueller Industries companies have built a well-earned reputation for providing high-quality products. Through our various operations and brands, we now supply a global audience with a broad offering of products. Our companies support many different markets, industries, customers, and channels. Our principal business segments include Piping Systems, Climate Products, and Industrial Metals. Every day our products can be found as critical components in applications ranging from potable water distribution to automotive drive trains to household appliances to radar defense systems, and more, quietly doing their part to make life and business better.
Prevents outside faucet freezing and protects against back siphoning. A built in backflow preventer checks siphoning back into the water supply. The sillcock drains automatically upon water shut off if the hose is removed or open. 1/2 inch nominal copper sweat or 1/2 inch M.I.P.
Low lead male insulating (dielectric) union prevents electrolysis or galvanic action when connecting dissimilar materials. For use with water up to 210 Fahrenheit degree. Increases the life of water heaters. Threaded ends comply with ANSI (American National Sanitation Institute) B1.20.1. Solder ends comply with ANSI B16.18. Manufactured to include no more than 0.25 percent weighted average lead content on wetted surfaces.
Dielectric unions are used to join pipes made from dissimilar metals to avoid electrolysis, which leads to corrosion and pipe failure. This union is made from galvanized steel and lead-free brass. Plumbing codes in all states require the use of dielectric unions when connecting dissimilar metals.