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This Valterra 6201 gate valve has 2" female slip connection openings, and a white PVC (polyvinyl chloride) body and hubs for resistance to corrosion and mild chemicals. Its shaft is made of 304 stainless steel and its paddle is made of polypropylene for resistance to corrosion and chemicals. Its seals are made of thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) for dimensional stability and resistance to chemicals. It has a maximum pressure rating of 40 pounds per square inch (psi), a mid-flow maximum pressure rating of 1 psi, and a maximum temperature rating of 167 degrees F (75 degrees C). This gate valve measures 10.25 x 3.37 x 3.5 inches/260 x 86 x 105mm (H x W x D) in a fully open position. (H is height, the vertical distance from bottom to top; W is width, the horizontal distance from left to right; D is depth, the horizontal distance from front to back.) It is suitable for use with landscape and irrigation, pool and spa, aquaculture, and general purpose applications.
Gate valves control flow in a piping system by lifting a gate out of the path of steam, fluids, or gases. They are designed to block or permit flow, as the vibrations and force of flow repeatedly striking a partly lowered gate can damage the gate and seats. To accommodate different flows and pressure requirements, gates come in four types: solid wedge (appropriate for almost all liquid service), flexible wedge (appropriate for steam service), split wedge (appropriate for normal temperature, non-condensing gas and liquid service, including corrosive service), and parallel disc (appropriate for high and low pressure applications). Hand wheels or levers activate the screw mechanism in the valve’s bonnet, which comes in various designs, to open and close the gate. Union bonnets are preferable for building service piping, threaded-in (or screw-in) bonnets work well for lighter-duty usage, and bolted body-bonnet connections are used primarily in iron multi-turn valves. Most gate valves have either a rising stem, which moves up and down with the gate, or a non-rising stem, which remains fixed in place. When closed, the gate and its seats form tight planar sealing surfaces, ideal for linear liquid flow. Gate valves are used in air, gas, liquid, and steam applications.
Valterra Products manufactures and distributes valves, hoses, sewer systems, and pool and spa products. The company, founded in 1981, is headquartered in Mission Hills, CA.
MongoGrubb
August 27, 2025
Used this for a propane forge air flow valve. Worked amazing for said use.
CGfromMN
August 23, 2025
I bought two of these valves 3 years ago to have a way to shut off water in my hot tub so I could do maintenance on my heater without draining it.They worked great but develop a small leak last winter while drained. Tightening up the screws didn’t help so I ordered 2 more and swapped out the gaskets and center section.These are way better then the one piece valves that you can’t maintain.
N. Ruth
August 17, 2025
I purchased several of these to be used in a feed-storage project at my small farm. The valves are easy enough to open and close that my children can do it, which is wonderful. I don't know how they would be at holding back a liquid, but they work well at keeping the grain where it belongs until we open the valve. There are some minor issues with closing the valves once the grain is flowing, but that has mostly to do with not being used for their intended purpose. (Some grain material gets caught in the seal.) But they still close solidly, even if the gate doesn't quite make it fully into the seat/seal.
Monica Galeja
June 27, 2025
Will buy again
Rene Ramirez
June 10, 2025
Parts all came in on time and were the proper size and all. Plumber was called and contracted to install the new valve. All went well and valve was installed, next day when I started the pool pump noticed that new valve was leaking at the seam. Unfortunately, you won't notice this until it is installed and running water through it. Stuck with a leaky valve unless I order a new one and pay plumber again....
cj
June 1, 2025
Even pool people who do plumbing scratch their heads over this one: when buying a gate valve (also called knife valve) for a certain size hose, do NOT go by interior or exterior hose diameter when ordering: has nothing to do with the sizing. The 2", as best we can figure, refers to the water path inside the valve. The hose size required for this valve is much larger than 2". Valterra is an excellent brand, durable when buried under snow and ice and very good seal---but apparently the sizing conventions for this type of valve are very different than what the lay person would expect. 2" is printed right on the valve, so this is not a mis-listing. Just know that does not refer to the hose size!
BobsMyUncle
May 6, 2025
They're a great alternative to ball valves, especially in the larger sizes due to their much lower cost. There are a couple things to note though:1. They aren't really intended to throttle water flow, They work, but may slowly close on their own due to the weight of the valve itself.2. If the water has any debris in it, it can settle into the bottom of the valve seat/slot, preventing it from fully closing. This can be anything from a non-issue to a major problem if it's the main drain valve on, say, a large fishpond.3. They're only intended for low-pressure applications, like pond drains where the water is at most maybe several psi.4. Mine have been fine, but I've read that they may drip slightly even when fully closed.Update: I have to retract my statements a bit. Yes they're cheap, yes they work, but they end up not sealing completely, if that matters. With them fully shut, they still let through enough water that I wouldn't want to leave it in that condition. So summed up, they're a good choice, but only where they don't need to someday provide absolute shutoff.
DB
March 30, 2025
So easy to use. Had one that turned before. This is hands down so much better. Great product!
Laurent Hardy
March 16, 2025
Ces valves étant démontables, sont préférables à celles d’origine qui sont soudées.
RENAUD POULIN
February 26, 2025
ASPRTEUR CENTRAL SORTIE EXTERIEUR
john briggs
January 26, 2025
Bought 2 of these to replace 1 in my tub and have a spare. Put 1 in the join where the handle goes in leaked. Drained the tub put the other in just incase i got a defective one. It did the exact same thing but worse. Leaked all over the electrical. Don't waste your money on this crap.
Taylor
January 23, 2025
sturdy and is a good price
carl
December 5, 2024
Good product fast shipping
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