{"product_id":"pvc-ball-valve-imperial-plain","title":"PVC Ball Valve Inch Plain","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #333; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003ePVC Ball Valve – Inch Plain (Imperial Solvent Weld)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003ePVC Inch Plain Ball Valve\u003c\/strong\u003e provides reliable\n    on\/off flow control for water distribution, agricultural irrigation,\n    swimming pools and industrial pipework systems. Manufactured from\n    durable PVC-U, these valves offer excellent corrosion resistance,\n    lightweight construction and dependable performance.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Featuring \u003cstrong\u003eimperial plain solvent weld socket connections\n    at both ends\u003c\/strong\u003e, the valve is designed for direct installation\n    onto compatible imperial PVC pressure pipe using suitable PVC-U\n    solvent cement.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The quarter-turn lever provides quick and convenient operation,\n    allowing water flow to be isolated when required. Suitable for\n    both new installations and maintenance applications, these\n    PVC ball valves provide a practical solution for controlling\n    water flow in a wide range of pipework systems.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e PVC-U (Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnections:\u003c\/strong\u003e Imperial Plain Socket x Plain Socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quarter-turn manual lever\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for water and compatible fluids\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Imperial solvent weld connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to handle and install\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual isolation of water flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAgricultural irrigation systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSwimming pools and filtration systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWater distribution and transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIndustrial PVC pressure pipework\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWater storage tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePump and filtration installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eImperial PVC Pipe Size Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Imperial PVC pressure pipe sizes are \u003cstrong\u003enominal measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    and do not represent the actual outside diameter of the pipe.\n    For example, 2\" imperial PVC pressure pipe has an outside\n    diameter of approximately 60.3mm, not 50.8mm.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The table below shows the corresponding outside pipe diameter\n    for each imperial valve size.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"width: 100%; overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; min-width: 340px; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cthead\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #1d3174; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d9dfe7;\"\u003e\n            Imperial Valve Size\n          \u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #d9dfe7;\"\u003e\n            Pipe Outside Diameter (mm)\n          \u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/thead\u003e\n\n      \u003ctbody\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9dfe7;\"\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9dfe7;\"\u003e21.4mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f3f6fa;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9dfe7;\"\u003e3\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9dfe7;\"\u003e26.7mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9dfe7;\"\u003e1\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9dfe7;\"\u003e33.6mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f3f6fa;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9dfe7;\"\u003e1 1\/4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9dfe7;\"\u003e42.2mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9dfe7;\"\u003e1 1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9dfe7;\"\u003e48.3mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f3f6fa;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9dfe7;\"\u003e2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9dfe7;\"\u003e60.3mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9dfe7;\"\u003e2 1\/2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9dfe7;\"\u003e75.2mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f3f6fa;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9dfe7;\"\u003e3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9dfe7;\"\u003e88.9mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9dfe7;\"\u003e4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #d9dfe7;\"\u003e114.3mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #666;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Imperial PVC pressure pipe is sized\n    differently from metric PVC pipe. For example, a 2\" imperial\n    ball valve is designed to accept 2\" imperial PVC pressure\n    pipe with an outside diameter of approximately 60.3mm.\n    It will not directly accept 63mm metric PVC pipe.\n    Always check pipe dimensions before ordering.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eInstallation Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Ensure the pipe ends and valve sockets are clean, dry and\n    correctly prepared before installation. Apply a suitable\n    PVC-U solvent cement in accordance with the manufacturer's\n    instructions.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Allow the solvent welded joints to cure fully before\n    pressurising the system. Always check the manufacturer's\n    specified pressure and temperature ratings to ensure\n    suitability for the intended application.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"T-mex Express","offers":[{"title":"1\/2\"","offer_id":42991857107174,"sku":"5.38.012","price":11.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/4\"","offer_id":43516458107110,"sku":"5.38.034","price":11.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\"","offer_id":43516458139878,"sku":"5.38.100","price":15.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 1\/4\"","offer_id":43516458172646,"sku":"5.38.114","price":16.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 1\/2\"","offer_id":43516458205414,"sku":"5.38.112","price":21.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2\"","offer_id":43516458238182,"sku":"5.38.200","price":34.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 1\/2\"","offer_id":43516458270950,"sku":"5.38.212","price":86.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\"","offer_id":43516458303718,"sku":"5.38.300","price":106.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4\"","offer_id":43516458336486,"sku":"5.38.400","price":168.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/5672\/8550\/products\/Ball_Valve_1_072dab03-6257-492e-bc36-dc146ad003d5.jpg?v=1667986241","url":"https:\/\/t-mex.co.uk\/products\/pvc-ball-valve-imperial-plain","provider":"T-mex Express","version":"1.0","type":"link"}