Boshart

Boshart plumbing fittings are for contractors connecting pipe on plumbing and well-system jobs. The company offers thousands of pipe, valve, fitting, and plumbing components. You can work through the connections a job needs, starting with the pipe you’re joining and the connection at each end.

Boshart Industries Inc. supplies and manufactures plumbing, water-well, and related water-system components. It’s based in Milverton, Ontario. It has been developing products since 1955.

Match the fitting to each connection

On an insert-fitting job, read the pipe marking before choosing the fitting. The pipe material and dimensions determine the connection you need. Check each opening on a tee separately, especially when the branch changes size or ends in a threaded connection.

Lay out the pipe in its resting position. A straight connection suits an aligned run; an elbow handles a change in direction. Forcing pipe sideways to meet a fitting leaves the joint under strain. Support the run so it meets the fitting squarely.

Give the joint a clean start

Start an insert connection with a clean, square pipe end, and check it for splits or damage. A clean pipe end is worth the extra cut. Seat the pipe fully over the insert, then position and tighten the specified clamp arrangement according to the connection instructions.

With threaded plastic connections, overtightening is the mistake to avoid. Tapered threads wedge together as you tighten them, and too much force can split a plastic fitting. Use a sealant approved for the materials and follow the fitting’s tightening instructions.

Stainless fittings, PEX valves, and yard hydrants

You can get Boshart 304 stainless-steel push-fit and crimp PEX fittings as well as 304 stainless-steel yard hydrants; both fitting types require proper wrapping underground. Boshart’s stainless-steel PEX ball valves offer crimp or cold-expansion connections, so match the valve ends to your tubing, rings, and tools. No-lead bronze yard hydrants are another option, with the particular hydrant’s bury depth and drainage requirements guiding the installation.

Plan buried connections before backfilling

For a buried water supply, Boshart recommends an unbroken PEX line. Fewer buried joints leave fewer connections to inspect and protect. Keep the run continuous where practical.

Boshart’s brass push-fit fittings also require proper wrapping underground. Quality silicone tape is Boshart’s recommended barrier between fittings and soil. Inspect and test connections while they’re accessible, following the system’s test procedure, then complete the required fitting protection before backfilling.

Fitting, valve, and hydrant specifications

Component	Series	Material	Connection
Push-fit fittings	BPF	Brass	Push-fit
Push-fit fittings	SSPF	304 stainless steel	Push-fit
Crimp PEX fittings	SSPEX	304 stainless steel	ASTM-F1807 crimp PEX
Crimp PEX ball valves	SSPEXBV	304 stainless steel	Crimp PEX
Cold-expansion PEX ball valves	SSCEPBV	304 stainless steel	Cold-expansion PEX
Yard hydrants	YHBR	No-lead bronze
Yard hydrants	YHSS	304 stainless steel

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you bury Boshart fittings?

Boshart requires proper wrapping on its brass push-fit, stainless-steel push-fit, and stainless-steel crimp PEX fittings for underground installation. Soil contaminants can accelerate corrosion even in stainless steel, so the material alone isn’t enough protection. Improper wrapping voids the warranty on these fittings.

What’s the warranty on a Boshart yard hydrant?

Boshart yard hydrants fall under its one-year warranty policy against defects in material and workmanship, starting from purchase. Coverage is limited to the defective product; it doesn’t cover labor or damage costs. Faulty installation, abuse, or unintended use voids the warranty.

Are all Boshart products independently certified?

Boshart has products with third-party certification, products tested against industry standards without independent certification, and products for which no industry standard exists. Those aren’t interchangeable claims. You need to check the particular component’s certification when your job requires an approval.

What does Boshart Industries make?

Boshart makes and supplies pipe, valves, fittings, and plumbing components for residential, commercial, industrial, and well applications. Beyond pipe connections, its range includes dry and liquid-filled pressure gauges. Its industrial pressure switches directly control motors in pump and compressor applications.