# Dixon® BGB11 Boss™ Ground Joint Stem, 1 in, Brass, Domestic

**Brand:** [DIXON](https://dev.maxsupplyco.com/brands/DIXON)
**SKU:** BGB11-10639
**MPN:** BGB11
**Price:** $69.14 · in stock
**URL:** https://dev.maxsupplyco.com/product/dixon-bgb11

## Features

- The stem part that is clamped to the hose is one half of the boss ground joint connection
- The boss ground joint spud part of the coupling serves as the other half and is usually fixed to the equipment
- The two halves are connected or disconnected by rotating the wing nut on the spud, when connected they achieve both a mechanical and a pressure seal
- Easy to seal
- Boss ground joint complete couplings supply a convenient threaded fitting to connect two lengths of hose, or a single length to a male or female threaded outlet
- Leakproof seal forms when the metal head of the stem makes contact with the patented polymer seat in the boss ground joint spud
- Use with Boss™ clamps
- Recommended for steam service up to 450°F
- Worn-out hose couplings can be dangerous
- They should be checked regularly and replace when necessary
- Each coupling user should review applications and add safety devices where indicated
- Note: pressurized steam is an extremely dangerous commodity
- Only hose, fittings, clamps and accessory items that have been approved for steam service should ever be used! never use an unapproved item for steam service
- Always follow the manufacturer's product recommendations for pressurized steam handling
- Boss couplings are all-purpose hose couplings, universally recommended for steam hose connections
- They are also widely used for air, water, fluid petroleum, chemicals and liquid petroleum gas up to 1 in ID
- Boss couplings can be applied to many types of rubber, synthetic, plastic, metallic or semi-metallic hose

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| UPC | 089109710799 |
| Brands | DIXON |
| Material | Brass |
| Warnings | This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harmDo not use in connection with drinking waterWash hands after handling |
| Manufacturer | Dixon Valve & Coupling |
| Nominal Size | 1 in |
| Domestic/Import | Domestic |
| Package Quantity | 1/Each |
| Fitting/Connector Type | Stem |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BGB11 |

## Description

Dixon® Ground Joint Stem, Series: Boss™, Stem, 1 in Nominal, Brass, Domestic

Features

- The stem part that is clamped to the hose is one half of the boss ground joint connection

- The boss ground joint spud part of the coupling serves as the other half and is usually fixed to the equipment

- The two halves are connected or disconnected by rotating the wing nut on the spud, when connected they achieve both a mechanical and a pressure seal

- Easy to seal

- Boss ground joint complete couplings supply a convenient threaded fitting to connect two lengths of hose, or a single length to a male or female threaded outlet

- Leakproof seal forms when the metal head of the stem makes contact with the patented polymer seat in the boss ground joint spud

- Use with Boss™ clamps

- Recommended for steam service up to 450°F

- Worn-out hose couplings can be dangerous

- They should be checked regularly and replace when necessary

- Each coupling user should review applications and add safety devices where indicated

- Note: pressurized steam is an extremely dangerous commodity

- Only hose, fittings, clamps and accessory items that have been approved for steam service should ever be used! never use an unapproved item for steam service

- Always follow the manufacturer's product recommendations for pressurized steam handling

- Boss couplings are all-purpose hose couplings, universally recommended for steam hose connections

- They are also widely used for air, water, fluid petroleum, chemicals and liquid petroleum gas up to 1 in ID

- Boss couplings can be applied to many types of rubber, synthetic, plastic, metallic or semi-metallic hose