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Brass ball valve with lever handle, sweat connection

Milwaukee Valve

Milwaukee Valve UPBA485B 1/2 in brass ball valve sweat connection

SKU CH-6TMW-TYQRG

Manual two-way ball valve for water with full-port chrome-plated brass ball, lever locking handle, 600 psi rating and 29.92 in Hg vacuum service

  • TypeOther
  • Full-port design maintains unrestricted water flow
  • Chrome-plated brass ball resists corrosion for long service life
  • 600 psi pressure rating handles demanding residential plumbing
  • Lever handle with locking feature prevents accidental operation
  • Sweat connection enables secure copper pipe installation

Brass Ball Valve for Water Lines

The Milwaukee Valve UPBA485B is a manual two-way ball valve built for residential and light-commercial water plumbing. Its brass body and chrome-plated brass ball handle pressures up to 600 psi and full vacuum service. The full-port design maintains unrestricted flow through the 1/2 inch nominal size.

Suits Sweat Connections and Locking Needs

Installers who need a sweat-end valve with a locking lever handle will find this model appropriate. It is not rated for steam service, combustible gas or 3-A sanitary standards, so buyers requiring those certifications should look elsewhere. The straight body style fits standard in-line piping layouts.

Straightforward Sweat Installation

Sweat connections require proper cleaning, flux and torch technique to form a leak-free joint. Overheating can damage the chrome-plated ball or PTFE seats, while insufficient heat leaves voids. The locking lever secures the handle position once the valve is tested and operational.

Highlights

  • Full-port design maintains unrestricted water flow
  • Chrome-plated brass ball resists corrosion for long service life
  • 600 psi pressure rating handles demanding residential plumbing
  • Lever handle with locking feature prevents accidental operation
  • Sweat connection enables secure copper pipe installation

Specifications

BrandMILWAUKEE VALVE
TypeOther

Questions about this item

What copper pipe size and soldering tools are needed to install this 1/2 in sweat valve?

You need 1/2 in copper tubing, a tube cutter, emery cloth, flux, lead-free solder and a propane or MAPP torch to make the sweat connections.

Will the chrome-plated brass ball and brass body hold up if I keep my existing galvanised steel piping on the supply side?

Brass and galvanised steel can be joined with a dielectric union to limit galvanic corrosion; the valve’s 600 psi rating and full-port chrome-plated ball are compatible with typical residential water pressures.

How do I confirm the locking lever is sealing properly after soldering and pressurising the line?

Pressurise the system, check each joint for leaks, then move the lever to the closed position; the locking notch should engage firmly and no water should pass through the valve.

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