This stainless steel ball valve is the perfect match to most homebrewing kettles with a 1/2" coupler or nipple on the bottom. The 3-piece design makes it easy to take apart and keep clean, preventing any spoilage organism from lingering between batches. It has a 1/2" FPT inlet and outlet.
Great valve to use in system. Easy to disassemble and clean. Most people don't clean their valves, but you should do this on a regular schedule. We do every 20 brews, the valves are disassembled and inspected.
I started using these on places where I could pick up a contamination. I find I don't take them apart as much as I should but then when I do they always look fine. Cheap insurance for only a few bucks more.
Upgraded all my 2 piece valves to these 3 piece valves. So much easier to break down for cleaning. It is amazing how much crap a ball valve can collect in it even when you run cleaner and sanitizer through it. Even if it is a ball valve on the hot side I still feel better having it nice and clean.