Hourleey 2 Pack Solid Brass Garden Hose Shut Off Valve with 2 Extra Rubber Washers, 3/4 Inch, Gate Valve, Hose Valve, Brass

This shut off valve was purchased to replace a cheap valve that had been used for 10 years. There are two characteristics of this valve that make it outstanding for my purposes. 1) It is built from quality machined parts, with a solid brass structure that is very durable and functions smoothly. Attaching a hose, nozzle, or other accessories is smooth and easy because the threads are not shallow but are distinctly machined. (Many modern hose fittings are stamped and have shallow threads.) 2) The second and very pleasing aspect of this valve is how smoothly the shut off valve works. This valve has a longer lever/handle than many others. The ball valve opens and closes easily with a light movement of the thumb. The shut off of the water is complete, with no dripping. Previously when closing the cheap valve, the water coming out the end of the valve would spray at all angles. This valve maintains a much straighter, smoother flow as the valve is being opened or closed. This allows the valve to be used as a throttle to control the flow of the water, even without a nozzle on the end.There are two considerations that may affect the selection of this valve.1) The extra width of the valve and its short structure may be a consideration if the item being attached is expecting only the narrow threads on the end of a hose.2) Since the valve is made of solid brass, it is notably heavier than many others. My appreciation for the durability and smooth operation of a well-made shut off "outweighs" the negative of handling a somewhat heavier valve.

These are sturdy ball valves, solid brass body and handle, and a stainless steel ball. No plastic parts to strip out. Operation is a quarter turn, off and on, with handle stops. Good quality hardware and no leaks.

Great item. Perfect fit. Works very well .

They are made well but kinda small. Make sure you keep the nut on tight or score outside thread. If it comes off not good. Mine has come lose a few times. A bit hard to install if you are putting it on an outside tap against a wall. I had to take apart and install and put back together (probably why nut comes a bit lose). Great value.... works well. Hint put on-off on it with an indelible marker or paint. haha

Works as it should.

It’s a bit heavier than a pack of quarters and the quality looks well made and built to last

I have been using two of these for the last few weeks. The longer handles on these give enough leverage to make turning on and off very easy. I have several other shut offs with the smaller levers and almost dread needing to use them.One of caution: If you over tighten them onto the bibb or hose they tend to push the seal out of place causing leaking.I have two of them on a splitter out of the bibb and leave one on most of the time. The other is turned on and off multiple times a week. I have not had any problem with either of them.I can easily recommend this item.

This valve is well made and solid. The lever is easy to turn, adjustment with butter smooth, and it shuts water off with zero leakage. However, after a couple of months, the nut that retains the lever will work itself loose; I’ve had it happen several times. A simple solution that worked for me was to stake the nut to the stem it is threaded onto. Once you do this, I’d be surprised if you ever need to replace this valve - it’s very, very well made.