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3/4-in Socket PVC PVC Sch 40 Ball Valve

Ratings & Reviews for AMERICAN VALVE 3/4-in Socket PVC PVC Sch 40 Ball Valve

4.5
134
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 4.5 out of 5
134 Reviews


85% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The ball valve appears to be a generally reliable and easy-to-use product for plumbing and water line applications. Many customers reported it was simple to install and provided a good quality shutoff valve. However, some experienced issues such as leaks, the handle breaking, or the valve becoming stuck. The quality may not be as high as expected, especially for outdoor/UV exposure, and higher-quality brass valves were recommended in some cases. Overall, it seems to be a decent budget-friendly option that may work well for some applications, but potential durability or reliability issues should be considered.

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134 Customer Reviews

Quality Valve

Would Recommend

Best valve for the price and easy to install in the right position

July 26, 2021
Verified Purchaser
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No size

Would Recommend

Did not have correct size. Had to get different size and adaptors.

February 24, 2021
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In use for two years on garden irrigation

Would Recommend

Used three valves on my garden irrigation system with no problem for two years now. Maximum pressure is 60 psi. I live in South Carolina.

October 2, 2020
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Cheap Valve You Get What You Pay For

Would Not Recommend

Used three of these for a bypass scheme for my new water filter and softener installation one failed immediately and looks like the stem broke inside. Can not turn the water off now. Have to rework the whole scheme and going to copper/brass valves. Spend a little more so that what you spend is not wasted.

July 9, 2019
Sweepstakes
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Response from BrandExpert

We are so sorry that you had such a bad experience with our PVC ball valves. They usually provide years of quality service and their quality should n...

BrandExpertFebruary 25, 2020

Its a PVC ball Valve

Would Recommend

It is a standard slip ball valve, I use it for all my irrigation and potable water needs. They have lasted over 10 years of continuous use. Of course I do winterize my valves with foam and aluminum tape to prevent bursting. Seems to hold well in Northern California weather so I keep using.

July 22, 2018
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Response from BrandExpert

Thank you for taking the time to provide a review and feedback regarding our 3/4-in PVC ball valve.

BrandExpertJuly 23, 2018