These aren't shutoff valves! what are they?

**ballvalve** · 07-10-2011, 01:33 PM

I have some of those seemingly cheap valves for 30 years in a house, without any issues. I know disasters happen fast, but they happen to the hoses even more often.

Has anyone had to go to a house where these valves exploded? They were US made and perhaps they used a good plastic with good quality control.

I think you could call these the original sharkbite concept.

**daddybill13** · 11-01-2012, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by hj

Your real fun will come when you have to replace those valves since they slide on easily, but do NOT like to slide off. I cannot imagine putting a metal compression nut on a plastic valve the way those seem to be assembled. I remove and replace a lot of those valves, but have NEVER installed one, nor would I.

What are they called so I can look them up anmd find out how to remove them properly and install decent shut offs?