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Review on Small But Mighty: DERNORD Stainless Steel Mini Ball Valve For Precise Control - 1/4 Inch NPT Thread Male by Gary Ferguson

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Needed a sturdy 3/8 valve for the feed line to an Alkaline filter unit.

This is a 1/2 NPT double male stainless steel valve, with a ball valve internal shut-off. Noting most JG quick connect valves for 3/8 or 1/4 are all pure plastic, I needed one that could be used a lot more often and didn't start leaking after a few months of use. This one fits the bill. When combined with a1/2 NPT to 3/8 JG quick connect adapter (like this one - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YGR3NJS ) this one easily goes in-line with your standard water feed and provides a super-secure and durable shut-off point that won't start leaking after a few dozen flips (the pure plastic ones are not designed for repetitive use.)

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Pros
  • Material was 304 stainless, not 316 as shown on line. In this case it did not matter much.
Cons
  • Limited Flow: The small size of the DERNORD Stainless Steel Mini Ball Valve means it can only handle a limited flow rate, making it unsuitable for high-volume applications