PVC Gate Valves
PVC gate valves offer a shutoff that can be placed at the cross section of a line where the ability to quickly shut off flow is important. The user-operated handle operates a gate that is either fully closed or fully open, allowing flow or shutting it off completely. This is ideal for applications where flow to one line needs to be cut off, without the desire to cut off flow to the entire system, as is common in landscaping. A few PVC gate valves also offer throttling, but the most common design is the one with the simple on/off capability.
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1/2" PVC Threaded Gate Valve Spears 2021-005
$24.95 -
3/4" PVC Threaded Gate Valve Spears 2021-007
$22.79 -
1" PVC Threaded Gate Valve Spears 2021-010
$27.02
PVC gate valves are made of three main components: an actuator, or the handle, a housing, which keeps the valve in its place, and the gate. The gate is made from a small piece of PVC that stops the flow when the actuator is placed in the "off" position. The actuator may be a lever or wheel depending on the design of the valve. The design is simple. When the valve is opened, the gate lifts out of the path of the fluid, so it can flow freely. When it is closed, it slips into place to stop flow.
PVC is the preferred material for gate valves for many applications, including aquatics and aquaculture, landscaping and irrigation, indoor plumbing, spas, tank drain valves and septic systems. When used outdoors, these valves are not damaged by freezing temperatures, and they can withstand up to 120 degree temperatures as well. They resist corrosion, so they can be used in chemical processing applications using highly corrosive materials. They are an affordable alternative to metal valves, yet offer excellent durability for many years of reliable use. PVC gate valves are available in a range of sizes, and we stock sizes from 1/2 inch all the way to 4 inches. Both threaded and socket ends are available as well.