Rain Bird BF-82-50 lock quick union coupling to ½-inch M - lock fitting for 16 mm tubing

Adapter from 16 mm tubing to ½" male thread

The Rain Bird BF-82-50 is a straight fitting with a 16 mm Lock Quick connection on one side and a ½" male thread on the other. It allows suitable 16 mm dripline or distribution tubing to be connected to irrigation components with a compatible ½" female threaded connection.

The adapter is particularly useful when installing or extending drip and micro-irrigation systems. By combining a locking tubing connection with a threaded connection, it provides a clean transition between 16 mm irrigation tubing and threaded components.

16 mm lock fitting with ½" male thread

On the tubing side, the BF-82-50 uses the Rain Bird Lock Quick system for suitable irrigation tubing with a 16 mm outside diameter. The opposite side features a ½" male threaded connection.

This allows 16 mm irrigation tubing to be connected to a variety of compatible components with female threads. The adapter is ideal wherever a drip irrigation system needs to transition from tubing to a threaded connection.

Secure Lock Quick connection

The Rain Bird Lock Quick system provides a quick and reliable way to connect irrigation tubing. The tubing is inserted into the locking connection and securely fixed without the need to glue the tubing in place.

This makes the BF-82-50 suitable for both new irrigation installations and subsequent system extensions. Combining the tubing and threaded connections in one fitting can also reduce the number of additional adapters required.

For dripline and distribution tubing

Rain Bird specifies the Lock Quick fittings for use with dripline as well as suitable blank and distribution tubing. The locking connection is designed for tubing with a 16 mm outside diameter.

The BF-82-50 can therefore be integrated into drip irrigation systems for planting beds, hedges, shrubs, raised beds and other landscaped areas. It is particularly useful as a transition between 16 mm tubing and an irrigation component with a ½" female thread.

Practical transition to threaded components

While many pipes and tubes within a drip irrigation system are connected using locking fittings, other irrigation components use conventional threaded connections. The BF-82-50 is designed specifically to provide a transition between these two connection types.

Its ½" male thread can be connected to a compatible component with a ½" female thread. This makes it easier to build a flexible 16 mm irrigation network while incorporating threaded components where required.

Technical data

• Manufacturer: Rain Bird
• Model: BF-82-50
• Series: Lock Quick
• Product type: Adapter / lock fitting
• Configuration: Straight
• Tubing connection: 16 mm Lock Quick
• Threaded connection: ½" male thread
• For tubing with 16 mm outside diameter
• Suitable for dripline
• Suitable for blank and distribution tubing
• For drip and micro-irrigation systems
• Material: Polyethylene
• Transition from lock fitting to male thread
• Easy installation

Frequently asked questions about the BF-82-50

What connections does the Rain Bird BF-82-50 have?

The BF-82-50 has a Lock Quick connection for suitable 16 mm tubing on one side and a ½" male thread on the other.

What tubing size fits the BF-82-50?

The locking connection is designed for suitable irrigation tubing with a 16 mm outside diameter.

Does the BF-82-50 have a male or female thread?

The BF-82-50 has a ½" male thread. It therefore connects to a compatible component with a corresponding female threaded connection.

Can I use the adapter with Rain Bird dripline?

Yes. The Rain Bird Lock Quick fitting range is designed for suitable dripline and distribution tubing, including XF Dripline applications.

When do I need an adapter with a male thread?

This adapter is useful when a 16 mm irrigation tube needs to be connected to an irrigation component with a ½" female thread. It provides a direct transition between the locking tubing connection and a threaded connection.

What is the difference between the BF-82-50 and BF-62-50?

Both fittings have a Lock Quick connection for 16 mm tubing. The BF-82-50 has a ½" male thread, while the BF-62-50 has a ½" female thread.