Ball Valves | Best PVC Ball Valves in 2026

A ball valve is a device that uses a round hole and a valve handle to control the flow of water in an irrigation system.

Aqua Hub provides top quality ball valves for all your irrigation needs. Our valve solutions are durable and remain functional even after many cycles thanks to the high quality PVC materials used in their production.

Reach out to use through 0790719020.

Quick Takeaways

• Ball valves are used to control water flow in pipes, especially in irrigation
• The main features of cone valves are threaded ends, ball corks and plastic material
• PVC material is the most commonly used for cone valves
• The cost of ball valves ranges from KES 250 to KES 1500
• Aqua Hub offers high quality PVC valves for all your irrigation needs

What is a Ball Valve?

A ball valve controls the movement of liquids and gases through a pipeline by using a rotating spherical component. This component controls a central opening which is usually called a bore. Basically, when an operator opens the valve by turning the handle, the ball inside it rotates until it faces the pipeline allowing fluid to flow through. In contrast, turning the handle through a quarter-turn closes the water flow.

Ball Valve Features

The main features included in a PVC valve are:

• Threaded ends that allow water to flow through the pipe
• Ball corks that operate on a quarter-turn basis where each 90 degree turn closes or opens the valve
• Plastic material such as Aqua Hub’s PVC valves making them highly durable.

What are the different types?

At Aqua Hub, we offer several valve types suited to different use cases. While there are many ways of categorizing cone valves, our corks come in two different categories. These are based on size and material of the ball valve.

Firstly, there are different ball valves based on size. The main size varieties available are:

• 20mm(1/2 inch)
• 25mm(3/4 inch)
• 32mm(1 inch)
• 40mm(1 and 1/4 inch)
• 50mm(1 and 1/2 inch)
• 63mm(2 inch)
• 90mm(3 inch)

The selection of the size of a ball valve depends on the specific use case. While industries such as those transporting oil may prefer larger ball sizes over 50mm, smaller drip irrigation sub pipes work better with smaller varieties.

The second category is based on the material. Ball valves can be made of, brass, stainless steel, pvc or cast iron. Each type of material has its advantages and disadvantages. Stainless steel valves are the most commonly used. These types of valves are great for industrial environments where the valve comes into contact with a large number of chemicals. However, PVC is the best material for agricultural use cases. This is because they are light weight and relatively inexpensive.

What is the difference between ball valve and gate valve?

The main difference between the two types of valves is the mechanism used for starting and stopping the flow of water.

A ball valve shuts off the water through a 90° degree which makes it faster. In contrast, a gate valve uses a 360° turn to stop the water flow. In addition to that, it is easier to detect whether a valve is open or closed visually as compared to a gate valve. Ball valves also tend to be tighter thus there are fewer leaks than when using a gate valve.

The choice between a ball valve and a gate valve is based on the specific use case. A ball valve tends to be better for agricultural uses such as in irrigation.

PVC Ball Valve

PVC valves, such as those offered at Aqua Hub are made of a plastic polyvinylchloride material which is strong and durable as it can resist chemical and climatic damage. These valves are preferred over brass valves since they cost less and are more impervious to corrosion. PVC ball valves have threaded inner sections which makes them easier to install without the use of glue.

Uses of PVC Cone Valve

These valves have a large variety of use cases. In fact, PVC valves are extremely versatile and can be used for a wide variety of applications. This is as a result of their durability and affordability. These are:

1. In irrigation systems, these valves are used to control the water flow through the pipes. They control both the flow of water from the mainline into the sub pipes, as well as water in the subpipes
2. Secondary utility lines in refrigeration systems usually use PVC valves to control condensation drain lines
3. In addition to their use in irrigation, these corks also control water flow in drinking water supply systems. Since they are resistant to corrosion, they are trusted for use in such delicate systems
4. PVC valves also have a large number of industrial use cases. They are typically used to control oil and gas flow.

What makes PVC Valves a good option?

Evidently, PVC ball valves have a large number of use cases. However, you may be asking, what makes them so versatile?

The PVC material used to make the valves is strong and resistant to corrosion by water and other chemicals. Additionally, PVC material is cheap making it a cost effective option for creating valves. In comparison to other materials used for the bore of cone valves, PVC is smooth reducing friction, which makes it especially useful for waste water systems.

Where to find top quality PVC Valves?

When selecting a PVC valve, you should firstly consider an assurance of quality. Poor quality valves will require constant maintenance and repairs which makes them expensive in the long run. Equally as important is the affordability of the valve. Your decision should be based on an equal measure of affordability and quality.

At Aqua Hub we have high quality PVC valves at affordable prices, ranging from KES 250 to KES 1500 based on the size variation. We also offer regular maintenance and inspection to ensure that no tears or leaks go unnoticed and cause you heavy losses.

Are you looking for the best quality ball valves in Kenya? Contact us through 0790719020 or email us through info@aquahubkenya.co.ke.

Cost of Ball Valve

Ball cork prices vary based on the size. Aqua Hub’s PVC valves are available at the following prices:

• 20 mm – Ksh. 105/-
• 25 mm – Ksh. 180/-
• 32 mm – Ksh- 350/-
• 40 mm- Ksh. 450/-
• 50 mm- Ksh 650/-
• 63 mm- Ksh 750/-
• 90 mm- Ksh. 1,400/-

Call us at 0790719020 to get a free quote for your specific needs.

Installation of Cone Valves: How to ensure your PVC valve is properly installed?

To make sure that your system is free of leaks, you must ensure that the valve installation is appropriately tight. Have the ball valve be too tight or too lose will certainly result in leaks or distortion of the pipes.

The main steps involved in ball valve installation are:

1. Firstly, you must determine the type of ball cork you have based on its threading. In addition to that, you must consider the orientation of the valve. 2-way valves can be in any direction while some special valves have to be installaed in a specific direction
2. Next, cut the pipe at the section where the ball valve is to be connected.
3. Fit the ball valve into the male adapter. Non-threaded ball corks require glue to make them permanently water proof. The PVC valves available at Aqua Hub are threaded. The threaded ends allow it to easily fit into the pipes without glue.
4. Finally, you must ensure proper tightening of the valve. Most of the time, hand threading is enough to secure the ball valve. However, sometimes you will need an adjustable wrench to ensure that the valve is properly tightened.

Professional installation is useful to ensure that the valve is properly installed. Our technical team at Aqua Hub will guide you through the selection and installation of the ball valve. We will also ensure that you know how to maintain the valve and we offer repairs in case of damages.

You can order a ball valve installation by calling 0790719020.

What goes into maintaining an installed valve?

One must properly maintain a ball valve to ensure it lasts for its expected length. Before maintaining the valve, you must releive the system pressure first. Valve maintenance mostly consists of cycling it if it is not in regular use and replacing worn out seals. Most importantly, you must make sure that you use the ball valve as instructed by the manufacturer. Failure to do so can damage the ball valve or even void your warranty.

It is mandatory that you ensure that the water pressure at the valves is not above the limits set for it. Extremely high pressure can easily break the valve.

In case you are unsure on how to take care of your valves, we offer regular ball valve maintenance and repair to make sure that your ball valve functions as effeciently as possible.