Spears 1/2" PVC Utility Ball Valve w/ O-Ring (Socket)

A high quality, economical quarter-turn shutoff valve designed for irrigation, pool and spa, and general purpose applications. PVC construction never rust, scale or pit, providing exceptional chemical and corrosion resistance. Spears PTFE floating seat design reduces seat wear for extended valve life, smooth operation, and bubble-tight shut-off. 100% factory tested. High grade abrasion resistant EPDM elastomer o-rings for optimum chemical resistance. High impact Polypropylene handle features double stop engagement and exhibits an excellent resistance to most chemical environments. Full Schedule 80 Bore virtually eliminates pressure drop, providing optimum flow. Equipped with Spears high strength Safe-T-Shear stem developed to help prevent line fluids from leaving out in the event of ball valve stem damage. Engineered for high strength, the stem encorporates a special shear point to contrl accidental breakage. Over torquing breaks occur above the stem o-ring leaving the seal intact until replacement can be ...