Showerhead Shut Off Valve with Stainless Handle, 304 Stainless Steel Mini Ball Valve(1/2" Female X Male) NPT Thread, Water Flow Control Valve Regulator Chrome, Shower Head Flow Control Valve (1)
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Most likely, but there are less costly alternatives. Lowes or Home Depot both have off valves that can accomplish this task. Make sure the valves you buy are the same size as the hot and cold water supply pipes.
THE THREAD ON BOTH ENDS IS PIPE THREAD.
It has a half-inch internal diameter, and most of the shower arms it connects to have a half-inch diameter as well. Unless you have an unusual setup with a larger diameter shower arm, the flow will be the same as before installation when fully open. The shower valve itself, as well as any flow restictors inside the shower head, are the two most important factors in shower head flow rate.
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br>Despite all of the great features mentioned, any of which would make the additional cost of this item worthwhile, the main feature that was left out relates to why one would consider such an item in the first place; to regulate the flow of water This product has the largest orifice in the ball, compared to the others shown. I haven't mic'd it, but it appears to have a larger surface area than any of the other products. That is to say, when in the OPEN, full-screen mode, When you put something in the flow position, you get the most flow possible. in accordance with the source br>Why would anyone want to buy the less expensive products that will slow down your flow rate? My home builder installed a fixture that only controls cold-water faucets, which is why I require such a device. It's the temperature that matters, not the rate of flow. With a single turn of the knob, you can get full-on full-on full-on full-on full-on full- as you continue to turn counterclockwise, a stream of cold water will flow, and as you continue to turn counterclockwise, a stream of hot water will The water becomes hotter as you turn it clockwise. That's fine for filling a bathtub, but not for showering. br>As has become customary in recent years, NOBODY provides product specifications. However, if you look closely at the details in the pictures on the description pages, you'll notice that this product outperforms the competition. You may wonder why I only gave it a 4-star rating. br>You may also wonder why I only gave it a 4-star rating. stars. This was due to the fact that the product only came with a thread-locking washer. tape. br>Apart from being the thinnest thread, the tape on its own Stopping the leak with tape (the best I've ever seen) is insufficient. br>In addition, the flat-footed If you're picky (like me), you'll need a washer to make sure the control lever is in a logical, symmetrical, and, yes, cosmetically pleasing position. br>Thank you for a great product!.
This valve is in excellent working condition. constructed and dependable There are no leaks anywhere, including the valve stem. The lever moves smoothly, and it's simple to adjust the flow rate to your preference; with it installed, it's simple to save water by reducing the flow while applying shampoo or soap. To rinse off, I like to set the flow a little higher, or even full-on full-on full-on full-on full-on full-on full-on full-on When turning on the shower and waiting for the hot water to rise through the pipes from the basement, the volume is turned up to eleven. There is one thing to keep in mind about this valve, depending on who will be using the shower. It enables complete shut-off of the flow. When I do this with my shower, hot water flows backwards into the cold water pipe, and when I turn it back on, it comes out fully-charged. Until cold water reaches the valves, keep it hot. As a result, I try to keep the water from completely stopping. This is fine if everyone in the shower is aware of this or if your hot water isn't scalding hot; if there's a risk of someone accidentally scalding themselves, you should lower the hot water temperature and/or find a valve that doesn't allow the flow to be completely stopped.
I used the one from my old valve as a solution. It's the little things like this that can make or break a simple product. Now that the issue has been resolved, the thing works great and runs smoothly. It's a little heavier than average, so it should last for years.
Because our water pressure is extremely high, I purchased this to place between the pipe and the shower head. Similar products received negative feedback, with users claiming that NPT threads were required in US locations rather than IPS. This valve worked perfectly with my MOEN showerhead, and I live in the United States. Teflon tape was included with it. br>Because I don't use it for complete shutoff, I won't comment on it. It's adequate for throttling, though it's very'sensitive' due to the 1/4 turn valve. The nature of a 1/4 turn is such that this happens. You won't have to touch it again once you've dialed in a good pressure. I'm content with myself.
For years, I designed a showerhead shutoff valve, and finally, it arrived in better condition than I had anticipated. The primary reason for my long-standing desire for top-notch service is that My childhood hobby was imitating my father's radio/TV repair and upgrade interests in quality products (mechanical, electrical, and electronic). His meticulous attention to our home's flower, vegetable, and fruit-growing areas is commendable. Growing up in the backyard also inspired me to take the same steps in every decision I made later in life, and my personal love of high-quality products grew as my work experience grew. Now, I'm a proud retired mechanical engineer with 49 years of experience in a wide range of maintenance and repair applications, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry, painting, welding, and corrosion-control. Valve Repairs, Electroplating Prevention, and Mechanical Equipment Shop Repairs Technologies to Prevent Corrosion in Piping Add to that my strong backbone, which is backed up by 35-years of experience. Professional engineering practice, design, and consultation are also available. So, with that said, here's what I have to say: This is the only product with the design and material quality you'll ever find. To meet and exceed all of your needs, we are satisfied, truly reliable, and trustworthy.
This stainless steel shutoff valve was bought to fix a leaking shower temporarily. It avoided the necessity of cutting a hole in the drywall to replace the shower faucet assembly. It appeared at first that the female threads had a small leak. However, it turned out that the shower arm had a small crack in it, which dripped onto the shut off valve. After replacing the shower arm, the product performed as expected. The flat seal is properly seated at the female threads' bottom. It's a well-known fact. made product, and it received a four-star rating because of two factors: 1) the ball valve's hole was smaller than desired; 2) It was made in China, despite the fact that it could have been made in the United States for the same price. Instead of using Teflon tape, I went with Blue Magic Industrial Grade pipe thread compound.
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