Rain Bird BF-92 lock quick ball valve - lock fitting for 16 mm tubing

Ball valve for 16 mm tubing

The Rain Bird BF-92 is a manual ball valve with two locking connections for 16 mm irrigation tubing. It is installed directly into a drip or distribution line and allows you to manually open or shut off the water flow through that section of the irrigation system.

This makes it possible to isolate individual areas of a drip irrigation system without shutting down the entire installation. The BF-92 is useful for planting beds, hedges, rows of plants or individual tubing runs within a larger irrigation system.

Easily shut off an irrigation line

The integrated ball valve allows the connected section of tubing to be manually shut off. This is particularly useful when a certain area of the garden temporarily does not require irrigation or when maintenance needs to be carried out on part of the drip irrigation system.

The BF-92 is also useful when an irrigation system contains several separate tubing runs. Individual sections can be manually opened or closed while other parts of the system remain in operation.

Two connections for 16 mm tubing

The BF-92 is installed between two suitable irrigation tubes with a 16 mm outside diameter. A Lock Type connection is provided on both sides, allowing the ball valve to be integrated directly into an existing irrigation line.

Rain Bird specifies its Lock Type fittings for dripline as well as suitable blank and distribution tubing. This makes the BF-92 suitable for compatible Rain Bird XF Dripline and 16 mm distribution tubing applications.

Secure Lock Type connections

The Rain Bird locking system provides a secure and straightforward way to connect irrigation tubing. The tubing ends are inserted into the fittings and secured by the locking connections without the need to glue the irrigation tubing.

This makes the BF-92 suitable for new drip irrigation installations as well as subsequent system extensions. The valve can be installed at an accessible point in a branch line so that the section can be manually isolated whenever required.

Useful for maintenance and extensions

A shutoff valve within a drip irrigation system can make maintenance and modifications considerably easier. If a section of tubing needs to be changed or temporarily taken out of service, the corresponding area can be isolated with the BF-92.

The valve is also useful for garden areas with seasonal irrigation requirements. Individual tubing sections can be manually disabled when irrigation is temporarily not required.

Technical data

• Manufacturer: Rain Bird
• Model: BF-92
• Series: Lock Type
• Product type: Ball valve / shutoff valve
• Connections: 16 mm x 16 mm
• For tubing with 16 mm outside diameter
• Manual open and shutoff function
• For isolating individual irrigation lines
• Suitable for dripline
• Suitable for blank and distribution tubing
• For drip and micro-irrigation systems
• Material: Polyethylene
• Two Lock Type connections
• Direct installation into 16 mm irrigation tubing
• Easy installation

Frequently asked questions about the BF-92

What is the Rain Bird BF-92 used for?

The BF-92 is installed directly into a 16 mm irrigation line and allows that section of tubing to be manually opened or shut off.

What tubing size fits the BF-92?

The BF-92 is designed for suitable drip and irrigation tubing with a 16 mm outside diameter.

Does the BF-92 have a 16 mm connection on both sides?

Yes. The BF-92 is installed between two 16 mm tubes and has a suitable locking connection on both sides.

Can I use the BF-92 with dripline?

Yes. Rain Bird Lock Type fittings are designed for suitable dripline as well as blank and distribution tubing.

Can I use the BF-92 to shut off individual irrigation areas?

Yes. When the irrigation system is divided into suitable tubing branches, the BF-92 allows an individual branch to be manually shut off while other sections remain available for irrigation.

What is the difference between the BF-92 and BF-Valve-Lock?

The BF-92 is installed between two 16 mm tubes and functions as an inline shutoff valve. The BF-Valve-Lock combines a Lock connection with a ¾" male thread and is therefore designed for a transition to a threaded connection.