Melnor 9001 Brass Shut-off

Features:

• Solid brass
• Free-spinning coupling nut

Accessories:

Melnor 225S Filter Washers

Customer Reviews:

If you want a shut off that will last, this is the one. [Posted on 2000-06-01]
This is a very well built valve cast and machined from solid brass with a small amount of plastic as a gasket material. This one should last for a very long time. Opens and closes very smoothly.

Buy Brass - It Will Outlast Plastic [Posted on 2000-07-24]
I have one of these on the end of my hose when I am using several single purpose nozzles. I don't have to go all the way back to shut off the water to go from a shower nozzle to a sweep nozzle or a feeder. The quality of Melnor's casting and machining is great. No leaks, smooth valve operation, and if it gets dropped it won't split. It's the last one you'll ever buy.

Fixed My Leaky Faucet [Posted on 2001-04-09]
The faucet outside my house is broken, and without having a shut-off attached it will leak constantly. For years I have suffered with using plastic models that cost about the same as this one, but just don't work very well.

I've gone through several of the plastic variety, since they only function for about a year before they start to leak again. Also, it is extremely easy to cross-thread a plastic unit, especially when attaching it to older attachments with some wear.

This brass valve seems to have solved all my problems, and should last a long time. The movement on the valve lever is easier than on the plastic models. I wrapped teflon tape around the threads before screwing it in, and I didn't have a single drip come out from any joint, despite my low expectations.

I agree -go for brass [Posted on 2002-03-05]
I have now established a rule that I only buy brass for my garden hoses. It never breaks and I can always get a good seal. Melnor is very reliable. I would also recommen brass fittings by Nelson.They can be a bit cheaper.

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