Press ball valves: no torch, and your brand on the handle
Press ends with an EPDM seal, made up in seconds with a press tool. Flame-free work on wet or occupied jobs, finished with a custom sleeve that carries your name.
From $36.38 each · custom sleeves included free
What is a press ball valve?
A press ball valve has press-connect ends: a sleeve with an EPDM O-ring that a battery press tool and matching jaws crimp onto copper tube. There is no heat and no solder, so it goes in on lines that cannot be fully drained and in buildings where hot work needs a permit.
Many press fittings are made to leak before they are pressed, so a missed joint shows up at the pressure test instead of behind a wall. Deburr and mark the insertion depth, and use the jaw profile the fitting maker specifies.
Sizes and connections
| Press x press (copper, ProPress profile) | 1/2" – 2", full port; 3/4", 1/2" and 1" most ordered |
|---|---|
| Flanged press | 3/4", 1" and 1 1/4" |
| Variants | With a drain in 1/2" – 1 1/4"; 3/4" press x MIP |
| Seal | EPDM for potable water; other seals exist for gas and oil — check the marking |
Common trade sizes for this valve type. The storefront lists exactly what is in stock.
When to use it
- Service and repair on lines that will not drain dry
- Commercial and occupied buildings where an open flame is restricted
- Crews that want speed and repeatable joints over solder
Every one ships with your custom sleeve, free
A sleeve slides over the lever handle and puts your company name and phone number in front of the homeowner every time they reach for the shutoff.
Design it in minutes
Start from a template, drop in your logo or a photo of it, and add your phone number. No account needed to try it.
Our artists finish it
Graphic artists turn your draft into a print-ready plate — free — and you approve the final design in your project.
Reuse it on every order
Plates are made within 2 business days of approval, and the same design prints on every future valve order.
Common questions
Do press ball valves need a special tool?
Yes. They are made up with a press tool and jaws that match the fitting system’s profile. Once pressed, the joint cannot be undone; the valve is cut out to be replaced.
Are these ball valves lead free?
Valves sold in the United States for potable water must be lead free under the federal Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act: no more than 0.25% lead by weighted average across the wetted surfaces. Look for NSF/ANSI 61 and 372 on the product listing.
Is the custom sleeve really free?
Yes. Plate design, plate making, and sleeve printing are free, forever, with any lever-handle ball valve ordered through The Plumber's Choice or Standard Plumbing Supply. Our graphic artists help at no charge, and your approved design is reused on every future order.
Will a custom sleeve fit this valve?
Custom sleeves slide over the lever handle of a ball valve. Three plate sizes are made from the same approved design so it fits different handle sizes, and your design prints in any of our print colors on any of our sleeve colors.
Do I need an order before I start designing?
No. You can open the designer and start without an account. A valid custom-sleeve valve order must exist before our artists begin the plate, and anything you make beforehand carries over once the order is confirmed. Plates are made within 2 business days of final draft approval.
More on the process in how it works.