Watts 2M2-1/2PEX Ball Valve, Brass, PEX

The Watts 2M2-1/2PEX is a washing machine shutoff valve with a PEX Crimp inlet and a Hose Thread (GHT) outlet. It features a brass body and a ptfe seat. Rated to 150 psi and up to 180°F.

This 1/2 inch manual washing machine shutoff valve is designed to control water flow from the water supply to the flexible hoses connected to a washing machine. It has a single Duo-Cloz lever to turn both hot and cold water on or off quickly and can eliminate water pressure on supply hoses to prevent catastrophic water damage. This shutoff valve has a brass body construction, brass ball valves with long wearing PTFE seats, 1/2 inch dual ell adapters for PEX connections to receive tubing and 3/4 inch hose connections. The maximum pressure is 150 psi (10.3 bar) and the maximum temperature is 180 degrees F.

Features

• Prevents washing machine hoses from bursting
• Single lever control
• Brass body construction
• Easy to install

Common Questions

What tubing does this connect to?

The 2M2-1/2PEX uses PEX crimp connections — it is a true PEX valve, not a push-to-connect fitting, so it needs PEX tubing and a crimp tool. It is not interchangeable with copper or CPVC without an adapter.

Is this a quarter-turn or a multi-turn stop?

Quarter-turn. The handle moves 90° from full open to full closed against a ball, so there is no stem packing to seize or weep — the usual failure of an old multi-turn stop that has not been operated in years.

What outlet does this have?

A 3/4 in male garden-hose thread (MGHT) outlet — it takes a standard garden hose or washing machine hose directly, with no adapter.

Does this shut the water off automatically if a hose bursts?

No — this is a manual valve. You get hot and cold shutoff from one handle, but someone has to turn it, and most washer hoses fail while nobody is home. For leak-triggered shutoff that works unattended, use the Watts A2C IntelliFlow, which senses the machine's current and closes both inlets on its own when its floor sensor sees water.

Specifications

• Type: Ball
• Connection: PEX
• Body Material: Brass
• Seat / Seal Material: PTFE
• Max Pressure (psi): 150
• Pack Quantity: 16
• Country of Origin: Taiwan
• Warranty: 1 Year Limited
• MPN: 2M2-1/2PEX
• Temperature: up to 180°F
• Lead-Free: No
• Turn Type: Quarter-Turn
• Inlet Connection: PEX Crimp
• Outlet Connection: Hose Thread (GHT)
• Outlets: 2
• Automatic Shutoff: No
• Leak Sensor: No
• Hot & Cold Rated: Yes
• Contractor (Bulk) Pack: No