1-1/2" Gate Valve Gray PVC Socket (VLV-GV-015-SK)

The 1-1/2" Gray PVC Gate Valve (VLV-GV-015-SK) is a full port, non-rising stem gate valve designed for on/off isolation service in water, chemical, and industrial fluid systems. Built with a gray PVC body and socket (slip) ends, this valve solvent cements directly onto 1-1/2" Schedule 40 or Schedule 80 PVC pipe for a permanent, leak-free connection — no threading, flanges, or union adapters required.

Gate valves are the preferred isolation choice in systems where fully unobstructed flow is critical. Unlike ball valves, which use a rotating ball to control flow, a gate valve lifts a wedge-shaped gate completely out of the flow path when fully open — resulting in zero flow restriction, no turbulence, and virtually no pressure drop across the valve. This makes them especially well-suited for gravity-fed systems, low-pressure water distribution, and any application where preserving system head pressure is a priority.

The gray PVC body provides excellent resistance to a broad range of corrosive chemicals, acids, bases, and salts — making the VLV-GV-015-SK a practical alternative to metal gate valves in aggressive chemical environments where brass or iron would corrode. It is NSF 61 listed for safe contact with potable water and is rated at 150 PSI cold working pressure.

The handwheel operator allows gradual, multi-turn opening and closing — a key advantage over quarter-turn valves in systems where slow, controlled flow changes are needed to prevent water hammer. The non-rising stem design keeps the overall installed height compact, an important consideration in tight mechanical spaces or buried valve box applications.

Key Features:

• Gray PVC body — lightweight, corrosion-proof, and chemical resistant
• Socket (slip) ends for solvent cement connection to Schedule 40 or 80 PVC pipe
• Full port design — zero flow restriction when fully open
• Non-rising stem — compact installed height for tight spaces and valve boxes
• Multi-turn handwheel for gradual, controlled flow isolation
• NSF 61 certified for potable water contact
• 150 PSI cold working pressure rating
• Excellent resistance to acids, bases, salts, and industrial chemicals

Specifications:

Industries & Applications:

• Water Treatment & Distribution — NSF 61 listed for potable water; widely used as isolation valves on water treatment plant piping, distribution headers, and service connections where corrosion-resistant materials are required
• Irrigation & Agriculture — Full port design preserves system pressure on gravity-fed and pump-driven irrigation mains; commonly installed in valve boxes for field zone isolation
• Chemical Processing — PVC body resists a broad spectrum of acids, bases, caustics, and industrial chemicals where brass or cast iron gate valves would corrode or contaminate the process fluid
• Industrial & Municipal Utilities — Used on process water lines, cooling water circuits, and plant utility piping as a low-cost, corrosion-free alternative to metal valves
• Pool & Spa Systems — Chemical resistance to chlorine and pool treatment chemicals makes PVC gate valves a natural fit for equipment pad isolation and recirculation system service
• Aquaculture & Water Features — Low-restriction full port flow path is ideal for gravity drain systems, pond recirculation, and aquaculture water management applications
• Wastewater & Effluent Systems — Corrosion resistance and NSF-listed materials make this valve suitable for use on effluent lines, lift station headers, and wastewater treatment plant piping