Ball Valve

The Watts Ball Valve is a plumbing valve that controls flow using a rotating ball with a bore. When the bore is aligned with the pipe, flow is permitted; when perpendicular, flow is stopped. This valve is typically used for on/off control in water and gas lines.

About plumbing valves

Ball Valve is listed under Plumbing Valves, ball, gate, globe, butterfly and check valves for fluid lines. Plumbing valves are mechanical devices that control the flow of fluids through a piping system by opening, closing, or partially obstructing passageways. Key types include ball valves, which use a pivoting ball with a bore to control flow; gate valves, which employ a wedge-shaped gate that moves perpendicular to the flow; globe valves, characterized by their spherical body and a movable disc that

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