Specifications
Description
The Watts FBV-3C 3/8 is a 3/8" 2-piece full port ball valve with female FNPT connections. It features a brass body and a ptfe seat. Rated to 600 psi.
This 3/8 inch 2-piece threaded full port brass ball valve, model FBV-3C, is used in commercial and industrial applications for a full range of liquids and gases. It features a bottom-loaded blowout-proof stem, virgin PTFE seat, thrust washer, and adjustable stem packing gland, stem packing nut, chrome plated brass ball, brass adapter and steel handle.
Features
- NSF approved
- Full port
- Bottom loaded blowout proof stem
- Made of durable brass
Common Questions
- Is this full port or standard port?
- Full port. The ball bore matches the 3/8" pipe ID, so the valve adds almost no restriction — the right choice for pump suction, main shutoffs, and any run where you cannot give up head.
- Can I use this on natural gas or propane?
- No. This valve carries no fuel-gas listing, and code requires an ANSI Z21.15 / CSA listed valve for natural gas or LP. Use a Watts GBV series gas ball valve instead.
- Is this rated for potable water?
- No. This is a leaded model and cannot be installed in US potable-water systems. Watts builds a lead-free (LF-prefix) equivalent for potable service.
- What's the steam rating?
- 150 psi WSP (saturated steam). Do not size steam service off the 600 psi figure — that is the WOG/CWP rating (cold water, oil, gas, non-shock).
- Can it be serviced without cutting it out?
- No. A 2-piece body is not designed for in-line rebuild; it is replaced as a unit. Choose a three-piece valve (LFB6800 / S-6800 series) where in-line serviceability matters.
Specifications
- Type: Ball
- Size: 3/8"
- Inlet Size: 3/8"
- Outlet Size: 3/8"
- Connection: FNPT
- Connection Gender: Female
- Body Material: Brass
- Seat / Seal Material: PTFE
- Max Pressure (psi): 600
- Port Style: Full
- Ways: 2-Way
- Pack Quantity: 120
- Country of Origin: Mexico
- Warranty: 1 Year Limited
- MPN: FBV-3C 3/8
- Certifications: UL, FM
- Lead-Free: No
- Valve Construction: 2-Piece
- Ball Material: Chrome-Plated Brass
- Blowout-Proof Stem: Yes
- Handle Type: Lever
- Actuation: Manual
- Max Steam Pressure (WSP): 150
- Fuel Gas Rated: No
- Integral Drain / Waste Port: No
Product Information
| SKU | UPC | Country of Origin | Warranty | Spec Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0547101 | 098268335941 | Mexico | 1 Year Limited | Download |
Dimensions
| Size Nominal | 3/8" | Inlet Size | 3/8" |
| Outlet Size | 3/8" | End Connection | FNPT |
| Connection Gender | Female | — | — |
Details
| Series | FBV-3C | Device Type | Ball |
| Body Material | Brass | Seat Material | PTFE |
| Port Style | Full | Max Pressure PSI | 600.0 psi |
| Pack Qty | 120 | Valve Ways | 2-Way |
| Body Construction | 2-Piece | Ball Material | Chrome-Plated Brass |
| Blowout Proof Stem | Yes | Handle Type | Lever |
| Actuation | Manual | WSP PSI | 150.0 psi |
Certifications & Standards
| UL | FM |
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| Port Style | Full
| Full
| Full
| Full
| Full
| Full
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| Valve Ways | 2-Way
| 2-Way
| 2-Way
| 2-Way
| 2-Way
| 2-Way
|
| Body Construction | 2-Piece
| 2-Piece
| 2-Piece
| 2-Piece
| 2-Piece
| 2-Piece
|
| Ball Material | Chrome-Plated Brass
| Chrome-Plated Brass
| Chrome-Plated Brass
| Chrome-Plated Brass
| Chrome-Plated Brass
| Chrome-Plated Brass
|
| Blowout Proof Stem | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Handle Type | Lever
| Lever
| Lever
| Lever
| Lever
| Lever
|
| Actuation | Manual
| Manual
| Manual
| Manual
| Manual
| Manual
|
| WSP PSI | 150.0 psi | 150.0 psi | — | 150.0 psi | — | — |
| Series | FBV-3C
| LFFBV-3C
| LFFBV-4
| LFFBV-3C
| LFFBV-PEX-F1960
| LFFBV-PEX-F1960
|
| Country Of Origin | Mexico
| China
| Mexico
| China
| China
| China
|
| Warranty | 1 Year Limited
| 1 Year Limited
| 1 Year Limited
| 1 Year Limited
| 1 Year Limited
| 1 Year Limited
|
| Spec Sheet | ||||||
| Install Sheet | — | — | — | — | ||
| Device Type | Ball
| Ball
| Ball
| Ball
| Ball
| Ball
|
| Size Nominal | 3/8"
| 1"
| 2"
| 2"
| 1-1/4"
| 1-1/2"
|
| Inlet Size | 3/8"
| 1"
| 2"
| 2"
| 1-1/4"
| 1-1/2"
|
| Outlet Size | 3/8"
| 1"
| 2"
| 2"
| 1-1/4"
| 1-1/2"
|
| Lead Free | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| End Connection | FNPT
| FNPT
| NPT
| Sweat
| PEX
| PEX
|
| Body Material | Brass
| Brass
| Brass
| Brass
| Brass
| Brass
|
| Seat Material | PTFE
| PTFE
| PTFE
| PTFE
| EPDM
| EPDM
|
| Application | — | Domestic Water
| — | Domestic Water
| Domestic Water
| Domestic Water
|
| Max Pressure PSI | 600.0 psi | 600.0 psi | 600.0 psi | 600.0 psi | 160.0 psi | 160.0 psi |
| Max Temp °F | — | 400.0 °F | — | 400.0 °F | — | — |
| Certifications | UL, FM
| UL, FM, NSF-61
| — | UL, FM, NSF-61
| NSF-61, NSF-372
| NSF-61, NSF-372
|
| Pack Qty | 120
| 30
| 6
| 6
| 16
| 16
|
| Min Temp °F | — | 0.0 °F | — | 0.0 °F | — | — |
| Connection Gender | Female
| Female
| — | — | — | — |
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