Hose Bib

[Jeffrey Hammer]

Hello. Not using real plumbing terms, I am looking for an outdoor hose bib. I want a ball valve/quarter turn lever type in 1/2" that is sweated on the non-hose end. I have searched the Internet high and low and am having trouble finding one. Any advice? This is a new install as we are remodeling/relocating the hose bib.

 

[Jadnashua]

FWIW, a 1/4-turn valve is not very good at throttling the outlet...they work best at full off or on. As a result, I'm not sure you'll find one. You could use any standard 1/4-turn valve and put a hose threaded adapter on the end. If you need a frost-free design, www.woodfordmfg.com makes some quality ones here in the USA.

 

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[Smooky]

http://www.supplyhouse.com/Quarter-...on-Ball-Valve-Frost-Proof-Sillcock-w-1-4-Turn

 

[Flapper]

They're fairly common but most of them may have a combination of female sweat and male thread connection making them harder to find
Here's one http://www.homedepot.com/p/203581016

you could also consider a ball-valve with a hose connection http://www.supplyhouse.com/Webstone-50312W-1-2-Sweat-x-Hose-Full-Port-Ball-Valve-Lead-Free

 

[Quarterball]

I think Smooky has the best idea