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White PVC inline ball valve with socket ends and a red locking tee handle

Spears

Spears 1822-030 3 in Socket PVC Ball Valve

SKU CH-D7VF-2PAQC MPN 1822-030

3-inch PVC ball valve with socket connections, full-port design, 235 psi rating and locking tee handle

  • Product typeDrain Components
  • Main materialHAWA
  • Full-port design allows unrestricted flow
  • True union socket ends enable easy in-line removal
  • Safe-T-Shear stem prevents hazardous blow-out
  • Locking tee handle secures valve position
  • Rated 235 psi at 73 degrees Fahrenheit

True Union PVC Ball Valve

The Spears 1822-030 is a 3-inch inline true union ball valve designed for PVC piping systems. It features a full-port design with socket-by-socket connections and a locking tee handle for secure operation.

Installers needing removable inline shut-off

This valve suits plumbers and maintenance teams who require a union-style valve that can be removed from the line without cutting pipe. It is not for systems operating above 235 psi or beyond the 73 to 140 degree Fahrenheit temperature range.

235 psi pressure rating at 73 Degrees F

The maximum working pressure of 235 psi at 73 Degrees F determines whether this valve matches the system design pressure. Verify the application pressure and temperature against this limit before specifying the part.

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Price $633.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSpears
Model name1822-030
Product typeDrain Components
Size & build
Main materialHAWA

Questions about this item

What is the maximum pressure this valve can handle during continuous operation?

The valve is rated for 235 psi at 73 degrees Fahrenheit, which is the limit under sustained use.

How does the handle material hold up when the system runs at the upper end of the temperature range?

The polypropylene locking tee handle remains functional up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit, the valve's maximum operating temperature.

What pipe size and connection type must the existing plumbing have for this valve to fit?

The valve requires a 3-inch pipe with socket connections on both ends for a direct solvent-weld installation.

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