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NIBCO

Founded 1904 United States mid-range price 3,000+ employees

About NIBCO

NIBCO Inc. is an American manufacturer of valves, fittings, and flow control products headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana. Founded in 1904, NIBCO is one of the largest domestic manufacturers of copper, CPVC, PEX, and polypropylene fittings for residential and commercial plumbing. The company also manufactures a comprehensive line of ball valves, butterfly valves, check valves, and gate valves. NIBCO products are sold through plumbing wholesale distributors across North America.

Known for: One of America's largest manufacturers of plumbing fittings and valves in copper, CPVC, PEX, and polypropylene with over 120 years of manufacturing

Product Categories

Pipes & Fittings

NIBCO manufactures copper, CPVC, PEX, and polypropylene fittings for residential and commercial plumbing. Their press-connect fittings eliminate soldering for faster installations, and push-fit fittings require no tools. The Chemtrol line serves industrial and chemical applications.

Product Lines: Copper Fittings CPVC Fittings PEX Fittings Press-Connect Push-Fit
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Valves

NIBCO produces ball valves, butterfly valves, check valves, gate valves, and globe valves in bronze, brass, iron, and stainless steel for plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and industrial applications.

Product Lines: Ball Valves Butterfly Valves Check Valves Gate Valves Globe Valves
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Certifications & Standards

NSF/ANSI 61 NSF/ANSI 372 UPC Listed CSA Certified UL Listed

Warranty

Limited warranty varies by product line

Related How-To Guides

How to Solder Copper Pipe

Solder (sweat) copper pipe joints the right way -- cut, clean, flux, heat, and feed solder for watertight connections that last the life of the building.
How to Use SharkBite Fittings

Use SharkBite push-fit fittings on copper, PEX, or CPVC -- how they work, how to prep the pipe, how to connect, and how to disconnect when needed.
How to Fix a Burst Pipe

Stop the flooding, patch the pipe, and make a permanent repair -- emergency and long-term fixes for a burst water pipe using SharkBite fittings, compression couplings, or solder.
How to Insulate Pipes

Wrap exposed pipes with foam insulation to prevent freezing, reduce heat loss, and stop condensation sweating. Under $20 in materials for most homes.
How to Replace a Shut-Off Valve

Swap a stuck, leaking, or unreliable shut-off valve for a modern quarter-turn ball valve -- compression, threaded, and push-fit connections all covered.

Common Problems

Pinhole Leaks in Copper

Tiny holes from the inside out due to pitting corrosion. Start as small drips or green stains. One is a repair. Multiple are a warning that the entire system may be deteriorating.
Water Hammer

Loud banging when a valve closes suddenly. Shockwave can damage pipes, loosen fittings, and stress connections. Fix: hammer arrestors, recharge air chambers, or reduce pressure.
Frozen Pipes

Water freezing inside a pipe generates over 2,000 PSI -- enough to split copper, PEX, or PVC. Pipes in exterior walls, crawl spaces, attics, and garages are most vulnerable. Quick thawing before a burst saves thousands.
High Water Bill

Unexplained spike in your water bill usually means a hidden leak, running toilet, or dripping fixture. Finding and fixing it saves hundreds per year.
Stuck Shut-Off Valve

Usually discovered during an emergency -- something is leaking and the valve will not budge. Older gate valves seize after years of disuse. Fix ranges from penetrating oil and patience to full replacement.