Butterfly Handle Ball Valve With Red & Blue Handles - 15mm

Butterfly Handle Ball Valve With Red & Blue Handles - 15mm

The 15mm Butterfly Handle Ball Valve with Red & Blue Handles is a versatile isolation valve featuring interchangeable color-coded handles. This design is specifically intended to help installers and homeowners easily distinguish between hot and cold water lines in compact spaces.

The "Butterfly" or "T" handle provides a 1/4 turn shut-off while taking up significantly less room than a standard lever handle, making it ideal for manifold connections or tight cupboards.

Key Technical Specifications

Size: 15mm Compression ends.

Handle Type: Interchangeable Butterfly (T-handle) in Red and Blue.

Operation: 1/4 Turn (90-degree) manual shut-off.

Material: High-grade Brass body.

Bore: Full Bore design for unrestricted flow and minimal pressure drop.

Compatibility: Suitable for 15mm copper pipe in heating, hot water, and cold water systems.

Features & Benefits

Dual Identification: One valve body supplied with both Red (Hot) and Blue (Cold) handles, reducing the need to stock multiple parts.

Space-Saving: Perfect for use in confined areas where a long lever would be obstructed by walls or other pipework.

Full Bore: Unlike some smaller isolating valves, a full-bore ball valve does not restrict the flow rate, ensuring your showers and taps maintain their intended pressure.

Installation Best Practices

Selection: Choose the handle color (Red for hot, Blue for cold) and secure it to the valve spindle using the provided screw.

Copper Prep: Ensure the 15mm pipe is cut square and deburred.

Jointing: Slide the compression nut and brass olive onto the pipe. Insert the pipe fully into the valve until it hits the shoulder.

Tightening: Tighten the nut by hand, then use a wrench to tighten approximately 3/4 to 1 full turn.

Alignment: In the "Open" position, the butterfly handle sits parallel to the pipe. In the "Closed" position, it sits perpendicular.