You can find ball valves all over your home, garden, and business; these simple, inexpensive valves make it easy to regulate the flow of water and other liquids without a drop in pressure.
A ball valve is a rotational valve with a ball and a stem, which turns horizontally. The ball has a hole through it, and when the valve is turned, that hole gets fully or partially blocked. Ball valves are quick to open and close and provide a bubble-tight seal.
Ball valves manufactured from PVC plastic are durable and continue to perform after many uses. They’re also reliable and will close securely even if they’ve been left open for a long time. That makes a ball valve an excellent choice for shutoff uses, such as with a garden and plumbing applications.
Ball valves are available in several styles, such as full-port, reduced bore, V-port, hydraulic, flanged, multiport and trunnion ball valves. Depending on the number of valve ports, ball valves can be unidirectional, bidirectional, or multi-directional. The bottom line is, ball valves are extremely efficient and versatile and are adaptable to any application.
Custom PVC ball valves are widely used in gardening, water supply, and irrigation applications. However, PVC is not suitable for temperatures higher than 140 °F, and it’s also not resistant to various chemicals. It’s also not as sturdy as brass or stainless steel, so PVC valves have a lower pressure rating. However, if you need an easy to use, inexpensive valve for low pressure, low-temperature water delivery, a PVC ball valve is an excellent choice.
