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Garden Hose Shut Off Valve – Heavy Duty Brass Full Flow Ball Valve with Rubber-Coated One-Thumb Lever
Regular price $19.99Sale price $19.99 Regular price
Where a shut-off valve saves you a walk
Any time you swap a nozzle, refill a can, or move the sprinkler, the old way is to walk back and close the tap. Put a valve in line and that trip disappears — the water stops right where you are standing. It is one of the cheapest changes you can make to how a garden actually feels to use.
Faucet end or hose end?
| Where you fit it | What it is best for |
|---|---|
| At the faucet / spigot | Leaving one hose pressurised, closing the line when the season ends |
| At the hose end, ahead of the nozzle | Swapping nozzles, filling cans and buckets without a walk to the tap |
| Mid-line, between two hoses | Shutting off a second hose on a splitter-fed run |
Brass versus plastic valves
A plastic valve is fine until the first hard freeze, when the body splits or the lever snaps off at the pivot. A brass valve with a brass ball keeps its bore round, so the handle still turns easily years later, and the threads survive being taken off and put back every spring. If the valve lives outdoors, brass is the one that lasts.
Frequently asked questions
Does the valve fit on the spigot or the hose?
Both. A female inlet takes the spigot or a male hose end; a male outlet accepts a hose coupling or nozzle. Match it to the end you are holding.
Will a shut-off valve leak when closed?
A ball valve seats fully, so a good one stops the flow rather than slowing it to a drip. If you still see water at the threads, the gasket needs replacing before the valve does.
Should I take it off for winter?
Yes, if your area freezes. Water left inside expands and can crack even a brass body. Bring it in, or at least open the lever so it drains.
The valve pairs naturally with a splitter so each branch can be closed on its own. See all of these in Connectors & Adapters.