Customer Reviews for Apollo 1/2 in. Brass Insert Poly Ball Valve

I was looking for a valve to use with 1/2in ID PVC hose. Ordered this one, seems good quality, but it's too big. No way it will fit 1/2 ID PVC hose, also its barb is much bigger than 1/2 barb to 1/2 thread adapters I have. I have no experience with plumbing, so it might be may fail. But why do not specify in description barb size? Is 1/2 internal diameter of hole? Don't know, my 1/2 hose has little bit bigger hole. So not sure what 1/2 is standing for. Waited for a week for delivery, now have to return it to store and continue my search. May and up with tons of adapters like barb->thread->valve->thread->barb. Sizes in plumbing is nightmare for beginner...

Just what I was looking for. This product is super reliable.

Used on an irrigation system and served its purpose well.

Seems solid. Tight fit in the pipe, shut off works, and no leaks can’t ask for much else.