Brass Ball Valve, 3/4 IP, No Lead

The Legend Valve brass ball valve in 3/4-inch is a no-lead shutoff built for reliable, full-flow control of potable water lines. With FIPT x FIPT female threaded connections on both ends and a simple quarter-turn handle, it lets you fully open or close a line quickly and positively, making it an essential component for isolating water treatment equipment, fixtures, and plumbing runs whenever service is needed.

Ball valves are prized for their durability and tight, dependable sealing. A 90-degree turn of the lever rotates the internal ball to either open the passage fully or block it completely, with a clear visual indication of position from the handle. Unlike older gate and globe valves, there is no slow-closing, wear-prone seat that gradually fails to seal, which is why ball valves have become the standard for isolation duty in modern plumbing. The no-lead brass body makes this valve appropriate for drinking water systems and compliant with current lead-free requirements.

Specifications

• Brand: Legend Valve & Fitting
• Fitting type: ball valve (quarter-turn shutoff)
• Connection: FIPT x FIPT (female x female)
• Size: 3/4 inch
• Material: no-lead brass
• Item weight: 0.66 lbs

Installers very commonly use 3/4-inch ball valves to add shutoffs ahead of softeners, filters, water heaters, and other appliances, which dramatically simplifies future service by allowing a single component to be isolated without draining the whole system. Adding shutoff valves during installation is a small upfront effort that pays dividends every time maintenance is required.

The full-port design minimizes flow restriction so the valve does not become a bottleneck in the line, and the rugged brass construction ensures smooth, dependable operation for years. During installation, apply thread sealant or PTFE tape to the female connections and tighten to a firm, leak-free fit. With this positive, long-lasting isolation valve in place, shutting down a section of plumbing for service becomes a quick quarter-turn rather than a chore. Labeling each shutoff at installation, noting what it isolates, turns future service into a simple, low-stress task for whoever works on the system next, which is a small courtesy that pays off for years. The smooth quarter-turn action also makes the valve easy to operate even after long periods closed, so a shutoff installed today will still cycle freely when you finally need it for service years from now.