beler Outer Thread Diameter 3/8" 10mm Brass Y 3-Way Shut off Clamp Fitting Hose Connector Ball Valve for Fuel Gas Device (Fulfilled by Amazon)
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Yes, it is brass, and is designed to work for boat fuel lines.
I used it to patch fuel lines and it worked great!
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It was a good decision to buy this valve for controlling gas from my boat's two fuel tanks to engine. However, the first time I had it positioned the handle slipped on the stem of the valve, damaging the plastic. In my case, I was able to get it to function temporarily by overtightening the screw that secures the handle (IF YOU BUY, TIGHTEN THE HANDLE SCREWS BEFORE USING). Getting a new handle for one of these valves led me to buy a second one. An original valve stopped leaking yesterday, and a steady drip started up at the valve stem. I am going to purchase a better valve to replace the old one.
In spite of the smaller size of the internal ball valve, I bought this to use as a selector valve between the main pump and my reserve pump. But the hose barbs correspond to a 3/8" hose, but the internal ball valve itself is only The valve will not flow properly if the inside diameter is not the same through the whole valve. I have never seen a valve where inside diameter and outside diameter were not equal through the whole valve.
The pictures illustrate poor workmanship with fine brass shavings visible on the part. There are 2 nipples coming out of the "Y" ends and there needs to be a seal. I leaned it against the wall and noticed it wasn't completely seated when I attached it. As of now, my hand is tightly cinched.
It is an ok product, but the valves seem cheap and do not stop when the stopping point is pressed. I still use it despite its shortcomings for what I require.
This is ideal for tig welding in tandem with Plazma cutters.
The fuel job on your boat is made a lot easier with this pump.
It is of great quality.