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Bronze two-piece ball valve with sweat ends and lever handle

Apollo

Apollo 70LF-203-01 1/2" Sweat Bronze Ball Valve Trap

SKU CH-CDQ9-NAXRC MPN 70LF-203-01

A 1/2-inch sweat bronze ball valve trap rated for 600 psi operating pressure and 29 in Hg vacuum service

  • TypeDrain Components
  • Manual two-way operation controls air and water flow
  • Bronze body resists corrosion in plumbing systems
  • 600 psi operating pressure handles demanding applications
  • 150 psi steam rating supports heating installations
  • 29 in Hg vacuum service enables suction line use

Half-Inch Sweat Bronze Ball Valve

This Apollo 70LF-203-01 valve controls air or water flow in plumbing systems using a manual two-way design. Its bronze body and chrome-plated bronze ball handle operating pressures up to 600 psi and steam pressures up to 150 psi. The sweat connection suits 1/2 inch copper piping installations. It carries a vacuum service rating of 29 in Hg for negative pressure applications.

Replaces Standard Shut-Off Valves

The two-piece construction with a standard port upgrades basic stop valves by adding full quarter-turn operation and a non-locking handle. The jump is worth it when you need a durable bronze body rated for 600 psi water pressure and 150 psi steam service. It is not for buyers who require a locking handle, three-way diversion, or compliance with 3-A sanitary standards.

Sweat Connection Limits

The sweat end requires proper soldering technique on copper tube to create a leak-free joint at the rated pressures. The bronze body and standard port design restrict flow more than a full-port alternative would. This valve is not rated for combustible gas service, so it cannot be used on fuel lines. California Proposition 65 warnings apply for cancer and reproductive harm.

Highlights

  • Manual two-way operation controls air and water flow
  • Bronze body resists corrosion in plumbing systems
  • 600 psi operating pressure handles demanding applications
  • 150 psi steam rating supports heating installations
  • 29 in Hg vacuum service enables suction line use

Specifications

TypeDrain Components
BrandApollo
Model70LF-203-01

Questions about this item

What pipe size does the 1/2 inch sweat connection fit?

The 1/2 inch sweat ends are made for 1/2 inch copper tubing and require soldering to form a permanent joint.

How is the valve installed and what step is often missed?

Clean the tube ends, apply flux, slide the valve on, and solder the joints; the step often missed is removing the handle before heating so the PTFE seats are not damaged.

When should the chrome-plated bronze ball or PTFE seats be replaced?

Replace the ball or seats if the valve no longer seals at 600 psi water pressure or if the handle torque becomes uneven during operation.

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