Valterra 700-15F PVC Ball Valve, 1-1/2" FPT, Schedule 40, 150 psi

Schedule 40 PVC construction gives the Valterra 700-15F a practical role in inline flow control, with resistance to corrosion and mild chemicals. Its two 1-1/2" female NPT connections join pipes running in the same direction. Use it for irrigation, pool and spa, aquaculture or general-purpose plumbing.

Technical details

• Type: Ball valve
• Material: Schedule 40 PVC
• Colour: White
• Connection: Two 1-1/2" female NPT threaded connections
• Maximum operating pressure: 150 psi
• Ports: 2

A ball valve controls flow by turning a spherical disc: when its opening lines up with the pipe, flow can pass, turned a quarter-turn, the opening sits across the passage to stop it. This makes the valve suited to a straightforward open-or-closed control point along a pipe run. The 150 psi maximum operating pressure rating and PVC construction help guide selection for a system that fits those specifications.

What it works with

The valve is designed to connect two pipes in line, using its 1-1/2" female NPT threaded ends. It’s listed for residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural use, with applications including landscape irrigation, pools and spas, aquaculture and general-purpose plumbing. Match the connection type and size to the pipes in your setup for a compatible threaded connection.

If the job is to control flow between two pipes running in the same direction, this inline valve suits that need. A pipe fitting or arrangement intended to change the direction of a line serves a different purpose, so choosing between them starts with the layout and function required. The PVC material is also described as resistant to corrosion and mild chemicals, making it relevant in systems where those properties matter.

Practical tips

Plan the valve’s position in the line so its open and closed settings are accessible during normal use. Before fitting, confirm that both pipe connections match the 1-1/2" female NPT threads and that the system’s operating pressure is within the valve’s 150 psi maximum rating. After installation, the ball mechanism controls flow by moving between the aligned, open position and the quarter-turn, closed position.

Buyer feedback is positive about the valve’s function and perceived quality. Some buyers find it takes considerable effort to turn, while comments on durability are mixed. These perspectives can help set expectations for day-to-day operation alongside the valve’s stated material and pressure rating.

Questions before you buy

What size connections does this valve have? It has two 1-1/2" female NPT threaded connections, one at each end, for an inline connection between pipes.

What can I use it for? Listed uses include landscape irrigation, pool and spa systems, aquaculture, and general-purpose plumbing across residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural settings.

What is its maximum operating pressure? The stated maximum operating pressure is 150 psi. Select it for a system whose operating pressure is within that rating.

Buying verdict

For an inline pipe run that needs an open-or-closed flow control point, the Valterra 700-15F brings together Schedule 40 PVC, corrosion and mild-chemical resistance, and 1-1/2" female NPT connections. Its stated pressure rating and range of listed applications make it a clear choice to consider for irrigation, pool and spa, aquaculture or general-purpose plumbing when those connection details suit the system.