Apollo 82LF10101 1/4 in FNPT Bronze Ball Valve
Inline bronze ball valve controls water or steam flow with a full-port design rated to 600 psi
- Full-port design ensures unrestricted flow
- Bronze body resists corrosion in water systems
- Rated for 600 psi operating pressure
- Handles steam service up to 150 psi
- Vacuum service rated to 29 in Hg
Quarter-Inch Bronze Ball Valve
The Apollo 82LF10101 is a quarter-inch FNPT bronze ball valve built for inline shut-off on water and steam lines. Its three-piece body and full-port chrome-plated brass ball suit plumbing professionals and facility technicians who need reliable isolation in commercial or residential piping systems.
Upgrade from worn gate valves or two-piece units
Replacing a leaking gate valve or a two-piece ball valve that cannot be serviced in-line is the typical jump. The three-piece construction lets you remove the centre section for cleaning or seal replacement without cutting pipe, and the 600 psi water rating with 150 psi steam rating covers most low-pressure hydronic and process loops where older valves have failed.
Straightforward threaded install
Thread the FNPT ends onto clean male pipe threads using appropriate sealant; the lever handle operates smoothly without a locking mechanism. Common issues are over-tightening the bronze body, which can crack the casting, and forgetting to support the pipe so vibration stresses the joints and the 29 in Hg vacuum rating is compromised.
How it compares
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- Price $48.99
- Cheaper than about 55% of the 1,132 comparable items (median $54.99).
Specifications
| Product | |
|---|---|
| Brand name | APOLLO |
| Product type | Other |
Questions about this item
What pipe thread does the 1/4 in FNPT connection require?
It needs a 1/4 inch female NPT thread on the mating pipe or fitting.
How is the three-piece body assembled, and what step is often missed?
The three-piece body bolts together; the step often missed is tightening the body bolts evenly before pressurising the line.
When should the PTFE seats or stem packing be replaced?
Replace them if the lever handle develops a leak at the stem or the ball no longer seals at the rated 600 psi water pressure.
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