Customer Reviews for BrassCraft 1/2 in. Nominal Compression Inlet x 3/8 in. O.D. Compression Outlet Multi-Turn Chrome Plated Angle Valve

The BrassCraft 1/2 in. Nominal Compression Inlet x 3/8 in. O.D. Compression Outlet Multi Turn Chrome Plated Angle Valve was a perfect product to repair my 1978 original valve. I just replaced the stem valve on existing valve. This saved me time and effort because I didn't replace the original compression fitting to my wall pipe.

The name is BrassCraft, but the valve stem and the handle are both plastic. They flex and feel like you can easily snap them while operating them. I'm not trusting my bathroom to this.

Installed this value recently and though everything was good. Checked on it a while later to make sure it did not have any small leaks. Water was dripping from the bottom of the handle which seemed odd as a stem leak from the a loose packing nut should drip from the packing nut. Took the screw holding the handle off to discover a steady stream of water coming out of the screw hole for the handle. Picture attached. Not sure how that can even happen unless the plastic stem is cracked. Taking it off and returning it.

This valve is cheap junk with low quality parts, construction and plastic stem. I cannot believe that HomeDepot does not sell any alternatives to it. The best case scenario for it is a cheap pipe to faucet connector and a flow restrictor. However, when it comes to the real purpose of it - locally shutting off water for plumbing repair/upgrade the valve utterly fails. I had two of these installed side by and side for several years and both failed to shut off the water and it wasn’t just a tiny trickle. Additionally, after trying to shut off the water one developed a leak at the stem. I took both apart and the images show that the seat washer came apart in both valves. The actual plastic stem had the thread pieces broken off in both valves.

Great product works good

Easy to install. Works good.

I needed to replace the original ones and these were perfect & easy to install

Easy to use, very convenient from the Home Depot I can just pick up over there

Perfect replacement, easy to install and fixed the drip!

My made in China BrassCraft valve failed at only 6 years old in a way that caused a huge amount of problems. The rubber "washer" that controls the water flow self destructed and broke into pieces inside the valve. That meant you could no longer shut off the valve AND pieces of the washer went into the kitchen faucet and dishwasher and messed both of those up. So basically a simple $8 valve created a full day of DIY work and what would have been hundreds of dollars in a plumber's time. It required taking apart the single control kitchen faucet and replacing the cartridge valve. It also required removing the dishwasher and and clearing the rubber bits out of the inlet solenoid valve. This was a builder installed valve. And, after what happened, I would never buy a BrassCraft valvee. BrassCraft is Chinese junk.

Easy to install. No issues. It has been installed for about a week now with no leaks.

Had to replace this item under the bathroom sink. Price was excellent and it stopped the leak. Easy to install

I was looking to replace a union joint that had failed under my kitchen sink. When I was having trouble finding the correct part at my Home Depot the on staff expert Dan suggested using this part instead which then gave me the shutoff valve that I initially wanted for this line. Did not cost me much more than I would have expected to pay for just the union joint and I have increased functionality. I plan on replacing several more union joints with these shut off valves over the next few days

I stick with what works

They saved me a lot of time - and backache - when I replaced my old, sweated shut off valves under my kitchen sink. Easy to install, creating a strong and secure connection... and no leaks!

I’ve had to replace three of these (multiturn, with “Brasscraft” stamped on the handle) in the last month or so when I could not crank them shut. I didn’t dare really crank on them because I thought the plastic stem would break. This most recent one had some hard water deposits, so I removed the valve and soaked it for hours in vinegar. Deposits were gone, but when reassembled, it leaked at the fittings and the shutoff *still* didn’t work. After this, decided I’d try a different brand.

Use BrassCraft valves for a while. Rarely have any problems. Just change them every 8-10 years to avoid unexpected water leaks.

Works better than the 1/4 valve. This valve supplies a better flow rate and volume of water.