Rain Bird 44RC 1-Inch Quick-Coupling Valve

Rain Bird 44RC 1-Inch Quick-Coupling Valve

Brand: Rain Bird | SKU: 44RC

Product Overview

The Rain Bird 44RC creates a 1-inch NPT quick-coupling water outlet for maintenance hoses and supplemental watering. Its non-locking yellow cover gives direct access to the valve opening, while the two-piece brass body supports servicing without choosing a one-piece valve design.

Key Features

• 1-inch female NPT inlet for the matching supply fitting.
• Two-piece red brass body allows servicing.
• Non-locking yellow cover protects the access opening.
• Stainless steel internal spring supports valve closure.
• Uses the matching 44K operating key.

Common Uses

• Hand watering at landscape and turf maintenance points.
• Temporary hose connections for wash-down and grounds care.

Technical Specifications

• Model: 44RC.
• Nominal inlet: 1-inch female NPT; domestic threaded model.
• Body: red brass, two-piece design.
• Cover: yellow thermoplastic rubber; non-locking.
• Internal spring: corrosion-resistant stainless steel.
• Operating pressure: 5–125 psi.
• Matching operating key: Rain Bird 44K; select the correct domestic thread configuration.
• Manufacturer pressure-loss examples for this valve family: At 15 GPM: 2.2 psi pressure loss; at 20 GPM: 4.4 psi pressure loss.

Dimensions

• Overall height: 6 in. (15.2 cm).

Compatibility & Installation Notes

Match the nominal inlet size, NPT thread, valve series and operating key before ordering. The 1-inch inlet size is a pipe designation, not the overall body diameter.

Install with support and service access suited to the site, keeping the cover accessible at finished grade. Isolate and depressurize the supply before installation or service. Select fittings and backflow protection for the actual water system.

Check the manufacturer’s model-specific pressure-loss table at the intended flow; the family’s published 10–125 GPM range is not a promise that every valve size supports every flow at a practical pressure loss. Use the matching operating key to open the valve and connect the outlet equipment. Keys and hose-connection accessories are separate selections.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which key operates the 44RC?

Use a Rain Bird 44K operating key matched to the valve and outlet connection. A hose does not connect directly to the valve opening.

Does the 44RC have a locking cover?

No. The 44RC has a non-locking yellow thermoplastic rubber cover. Choose 44LRC if you need the locking-cover model.

Is the 1-inch inlet a garden-hose connection?

No. It is a nominal 1-inch female NPT pipe inlet. Use the correct operating key and a compatible hose swivel or adapter for the hose connection.

Is the 44RC the purple non-potable version?

No. The 44RC has a yellow cover. Rain Bird identifies the purple 44NP model for non-potable marking. Cover color does not treat water or provide backflow protection.

Why Buy from Big Frog Supply?

Choose the 44RC when you need a 1-inch NPT inlet, a serviceable two-piece body and a non-locking cover for routine maintenance access. Its 44K operating-key fit and 6-inch height distinguish it from the shorter one-piece 5-series valves, while the 44LRC is the corresponding choice when a locking cover is required.