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Bronze gate valve with press connection and wheel handle

Apollo

Apollo 30LF03301PR 1/2 in Press Gate Valve Bronze

SKU CH-TABR-HJC0W MPN 30LF03301PR

A 1/2-inch press-connection gate valve in low-lead bronze rated for 200 psi water and steam service

  • TypeDrain Components
  • Reliable water control with 200 psi operating pressure rating
  • Low-lead bronze body meets Proposition 65 compliance for safer installations
  • Press connection enables fast, secure installation without threading tools
  • Non-rising stem with wheel handle provides smooth, precise flow regulation
  • High 12.5 Cv coefficient ensures efficient water flow performance

1/2 in Press Gate Valve Bronze

The Apollo 30LF03301PR is a 1/2 in press gate valve built from low-lead bronze for water service. It suits residential and light-commercial plumbing where a compact, solder-free press connection is preferred. Installers who need a straightforward shut-off with a wheel handle will find the non-rising stem practical. It is not intended for systems requiring a rising-stem indicator or flanged ends.

Thermals noise and power draw in normal use

The bronze body and EPDM seal operate at up to 200 psi water pressure without external power or moving fluids that generate heat. The wheel handle turns smoothly under typical line conditions and the press joint remains leak-tight without thermal cycling concerns. No electrical consumption or audible noise occurs because the valve is purely mechanical. The low-lead construction meets California Proposition 65 disclosure requirements.

Behaviour under sustained load rather than short

At the rated 200 psi steam or water pressure the solid bronze wedge and bronze seat maintain sealing integrity over extended periods. The Cv of 12.5 indicates steady flow capacity when the valve is fully open for long durations. The screw-in bonnet and non-rising stem design resist loosening under repeated pressure cycles. The valve does not suit applications needing quick quarter-turn actuation or automated actuation.

Highlights

  • Reliable water control with 200 psi operating pressure rating
  • Low-lead bronze body meets Proposition 65 compliance for safer installations
  • Press connection enables fast, secure installation without threading tools
  • Non-rising stem with wheel handle provides smooth, precise flow regulation
  • High 12.5 Cv coefficient ensures efficient water flow performance

Specifications

TypeDrain Components
BrandApollo
Model30LF03301PR

Questions about this item

How is the 1/2 in press gate valve installed and what step is often missed?

Press the valve onto clean, deburred copper tubing using a calibrated press tool; the step often missed is verifying the press indicator ring is fully seated before pressurising the system.

What maintenance or replacement will the EPDM seal and bronze wedge need later?

Inspect the EPDM seal annually for hardening or cracking and replace it if leakage appears; the solid bronze wedge rarely wears but should be checked for debris buildup during seal service.

What limit appears first under sustained use at the 200 psi rating?

The EPDM seal reaches its temperature and pressure limit before the bronze body, so prolonged exposure near 200 psi can cause seal degradation and minor weeping.

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