Rain Bird BF-12 straight lock quick coupling - lock fitting for 16 mm tubing

Straight coupling for 16 mm tubing

The Rain Bird BF-12 is a straight lock fitting designed to securely connect two 16 mm tubes in drip and micro-irrigation systems. The coupling can be used to connect dripline and distribution tubing, extend existing irrigation lines or repair damaged sections of tubing.

Its straight configuration is ideal wherever two sections of irrigation tubing need to be connected without changing direction. The BF-12 is part of the Rain Bird Lock Quick fitting system and provides a quick and reliable way to assemble irrigation tubing.

Secure locking connection

The Rain Bird Lock Quick system is designed for easy installation in drip irrigation systems. The tubing is inserted into the fitting and securely fixed by the locking connection, creating a stable connection without the need to glue the tubing ends together.

This makes the BF-12 useful for both new irrigation installations and subsequent system extensions. For repairs, a damaged section of tubing can be removed and the remaining ends reconnected using a BF-12 coupling.

For tubing with 16 mm outside diameter

Rain Bird specifies the BF-12 for irrigation tubing with a 16 mm outside diameter. The lock fitting can be used with suitable dripline as well as blank and distribution tubing.

This makes the BF-12 ideal for drip irrigation systems used in gardens, planting beds, hedges, shrubs and other landscaped areas. The outside diameter of the tubing is the important measurement when checking compatibility.

Ideal for drip and micro-irrigation

The straight coupling can be used in many areas of an irrigation system. Typical applications include extending dripline, connecting two distribution lines or creating a straight connection between suitable 16 mm tubes within an irrigation zone.

The fitting is manufactured from polyethylene and designed specifically for irrigation applications. Its compact construction also makes it easy to use in densely planted areas and larger drip irrigation systems.

Technical data

• Manufacturer: Rain Bird
• Model: BF-12
• Series: Lock Quick
• Product type: Lock fitting / straight coupling
• Connection: 16 mm x 16 mm
• For tubing with 16 mm outside diameter
• Suitable for dripline
• Suitable for blank and distribution tubing
• For drip and micro-irrigation systems
• Material: Polyethylene
• Straight configuration
• Easy installation
• No gluing of tubing ends required

Frequently asked questions about the BF-12

What is the Rain Bird BF-12 used for?

The BF-12 is used to make a straight connection between two suitable 16 mm irrigation tubes. It can be used to connect, extend or repair irrigation lines.

What tubing size fits the BF-12?

The BF-12 is designed for tubing with a 16 mm outside diameter. Both sides of the fitting use the same connection size.

Can I use it with Rain Bird dripline?

Yes. Rain Bird specifically designed the BF Lock Quick fittings for dripline and suitable 16 mm irrigation tubing.

Can I use the BF-12 with distribution tubing?

Yes. The BF-12 can be used with suitable blank or distribution tubing as well as dripline, provided the tubing has the required outside diameter.

Can I connect dripline to distribution tubing?

Yes. If both tubes are compatible with the BF-12 and have the appropriate outside diameter, the fitting can be used to connect dripline to distribution tubing.

Do I need special tools for installation?

No special tool is required for the locking connection itself. The tubing should be cut cleanly and as square as possible before being inserted into the fitting.

Can I use the BF-12 to repair damaged tubing?

Yes. A damaged section of tubing can be removed and the two remaining ends connected with a BF-12, making it a practical fitting for irrigation system repairs.