The Y-pattern globe valve multi-turn operation allows for precise throttling and on/off control. Fluid never touches the stem threads, which provides fast open/close operation. The valve can be easily joined with the threaded end connections. Please refer to Chemtrol technical data sheets, chemical resistance guides and catalogs for engineering and installation information. PVC Schedule 80 exhibits excellent corrosion resistance properties and has the highest long-term hydrostatic strength of any other major thermoplastic material used for piping systems. Chemtrol PVC valves are lightweight, easy to install, maintenance-free, and will not rust, scale, pit or corrode. Choose Chemtrol® valves for the most reliable, versatile and economical valve option in commercial and industrial applications. Chemtrol® valves are backed by a 1-year limited warranty. Because Chemtrol® is a NIBCO brand the flow-control valves are unsurpassed in quality, performance and longevity.
POE Warning - Plastics Incompatibility
- Valve pressure rating 150 psi at 73-DegreeF water non-shock
- Maximum service temperature 140-DegreeF
- FKM O-ring
- Female NPT threaded end connections
- Orange handle
- Do not use or test with compressed air or other gases
- ASTM F1970
- NSF/ANSI Standard 14
- NSF/ANSI/CAN-61
POE Warning - Plastics Incompatibility
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Product Specs
- All Application(s):
- Lead-Free
- All Basic Material:
- PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
- Classification:
- PVC Sch 80 Specialty Valves
- End Connection:
- Threaded
- Pipe Schedule:
- 80
- Product Group:
- Valve
- System Use:
- Commercial Plumbing, Industrial, Irrigation, Lead Free*
- Type of Valve:
- Y-Pattern Globe Valve
- Valve End Connection Type:
- FIP
- Product Subgroup:
- Valves
- Product Type:
- PVC Sch 80 Specialty Valves
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Color:
- Dark Grey
- Product Length:
- 5.56 in
- Product Height:
- 2.19 in
- Product Width:
- 4.25 in
- Country Of Origin:
- United States
- Product Weight:
- 0.525 lb
Nibco MA512A8 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What pipe size and connection does the Nibco T45YP-V PVC globe valve use?
The T45YP-V is a 3/4 inch valve with female NPT (FIP) threaded end connections, so it threads directly onto male-threaded Schedule 80 PVC or compatible threaded pipe ends. No solvent welding involved. Use thread sealant appropriate for plastic threads and do not over-tighten.
2) Can I use this PVC Y-pattern globe valve on a compressed air line?
No. The T45YP-V is not to be used or tested with compressed air or other gases. It is a liquid-service valve only. Putting a thermoplastic valve on compressed gas risks a fragmentation failure, so use a valve rated for gas service instead.
3) What is the pressure and temperature limit on the Nibco T45YP-V globe valve?
Rated 150 psi at 73 degrees F with non-shock water, and a maximum service temperature of 140 degrees F. Remember that PVC pressure ratings fall off as temperature rises, so a line running near 140 F will not hold anywhere near the full 150 psi.
4) Is the FKM seal on this Nibco valve the right choice for my chemical?
The T45YP-V carries an FKM (Viton-type) O-ring rather than EPDM. FKM suits many acids, hydrocarbons and oxidizers, but it is the wrong elastomer for some chemicals where EPDM is preferred. Nibco directs you to the Chemtrol chemical resistance guides and technical data sheets to confirm the media against both the PVC body and the FKM seal before you install.
5) Does the Nibco T45YP-V meet potable water standards for a commercial building?
It is certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 14 and NSF/ANSI/CAN 61, and also complies with ASTM F1970. It is listed as a lead-free application valve, which is what a spec for potable service in a commercial or institutional building generally calls for.
6) Should I use a Y-pattern globe valve or a ball valve for throttling flow?
For throttling, the Y-pattern globe valve is the right choice. Its multi-turn operation gives precise flow control as well as on/off, where a quarter-turn ball valve is really an open/shut device and erodes its seat when parked part-open. The angled Y body also cuts pressure drop compared with a straight-through globe pattern. If all you need is isolation, a ball valve is the simpler part.
7) Can I glue this valve into a socket-fusion or solvent weld PVC run?
Not directly. This version of the T45YP is threaded FIP only, so a solvent-weld run needs male adapters at each side to transition to the valve. If you would rather avoid the threaded joints, specify the socket end version of the Chemtrol Y-pattern globe valve instead.
8) Will the stem on this PVC globe valve gum up from the fluid it's controlling?
No. On the T45YP-V the fluid never touches the stem threads, so the threads stay clean and the valve opens and closes fast without scaling or binding from the media. That is one of the reasons the Chemtrol PVC valves are described as maintenance-free, and the PVC body will not rust, scale, pit or corrode.
9) What kind of systems is this Nibco Chemtrol PVC globe valve used on?
Commercial plumbing, industrial process, and irrigation lines, including lead-free potable service. The dark grey Schedule 80 PVC body with an orange handle is the standard Chemtrol look, so it is easy to spot in a valve gallery. It is not a fitting for hot water or gas.
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