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Brand | BrassCraft | BrassCraft | SharkBite | SharkBite |
Name | 1/2 in. Nominal Compression Inlet x 3/8 in. O.D. Compression Outlet Multi-Turn Angle Valve | 1/2 in. Compression Inlet x 3/8 in. Compression Outlet 1/4-Turn Angle Valve | 1/2 in. Push-to-Connect x 3/8 in. O.D. Compression Chrome-Plated Brass Quarter-Turn Angle Stop Valve | 1/2 in. Push-to-Connect x 3/8 in. O.D. Compression Chrome-Plated Brass Quarter-Turn Straight Stop Valve |
Price | $779 Buy 20 or more $3.90 | $831 Buy 20 or more $4.16 | $943 Buy 12 or more $5.66 | $943 |
Ratings | (460) | (1049) | (601) | (497) |
Connection | Comp x Comp | Comp x Comp | PTC x Comp | PTC x Comp |
Material | Brass | Brass | Brass | Brass |
Outlet Diameter (In.) | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 |
Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor,Outdoor | Indoor,Outdoor | Indoor | Indoor |
Valve Configuration | Angle | Angle | Angle | Straight |
Inlet Diameter (In.) | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 |
Inlet Fitting End Type | Compression | Compression | Push to Connect | Push to Connect |
Maximum Pressure (psi) | 125 | 125 | 200 | 200 |
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Brand | BrassCraft | BrassCraft | SharkBite | SharkBite |
Name | 1/2 in. Nominal Compression Inlet x 3/8 in. O.D. Compression Outlet Multi-Turn Angle Valve | 1/2 in. Compression Inlet x 3/8 in. Compression Outlet 1/4-Turn Angle Valve | 1/2 in. Push-to-Connect x 3/8 in. O.D. Compression Chrome-Plated Brass Quarter-Turn Angle Stop Valve | 1/2 in. Push-to-Connect x 3/8 in. O.D. Compression Chrome-Plated Brass Quarter-Turn Straight Stop Valve |
Price | $779 Buy 20 or more $3.90 | $831 Buy 20 or more $4.16 | $943 Buy 12 or more $5.66 | $943 |
Ratings | (460) | (1049) | (601) | (497) |
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In our rental properties, when we replace these valves on copper tubing and the compression ring is firmly seated on the copper tubing, we leave the compression ring and nut in place and replace the valve body only, tightening it to the old nut and compression ring. If the old nut or compression ring are damaged and must be removed because they are leaking or unsightly , I would use a professional plumber and he may need to cut into the wall and solder in a new stub out. But in 35 years of operations, I have very seldom needed to do this.
You may have a higher concentration of minerals in your water supply or other particulate material that builds up on the the valve internals. If you or someone close to you is reasonably handy, you can turn off the water to the house, drain the piping, and replace the valve body only, using the existing compression ring and nut. The valve sells for less than $9 at Home Depot.
This valve would not be used in a shower application but more like a supply shut off valve below a sink or toilet.
My experience is that the vast majority of multi-turn valves eventually leak. I end up spending a few dollars more to install the 1/4 turn valves which rarely fail, or at least the ones from BrassCraft as I just replaced a 20 year old valve made by a manufacturer that I did not recognize. I have been using BrassCraft for over 30 years and I can't say for sure that any of them have ever failed.
It really should not leak as the compression joint is very, very sealed. However, if the copper pipe had even the slightest abrasion, water could seep through that abrasion. If that is the case, then the least expensive way of fixing that situation (assuming you can not easily replace the copper pipe) is to go to a valve that has a sweated on fitting as you do want to score the copper prior to sweating on the fitting.
Sure, fitting is for any 3/8" pipe.
From my experience, this unit it is sold as one piece with the metal handle. It just attaches to the 1/2" supply line (once it is cleaned off) and your done. Probably 3-5 minutes if you know what your doing.
No
Maybe Stainless Tube Insert is what you want, the Product Overview says : "Compatible with copper or PEX (PEX installations require a stainless steel tube insert)"
Nope, not anymore. Units I bought Sept 2020 have very rudimentary plastic sleeve valve. Not happy.