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APS PartsSKU: BA-ABV-038-PCI

BA-ABV-038-PCI Ball Valve with 3/8 FNPT x 3500 PSI W/ QC Couplers

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Overview

The BA-ABV-038-PCI is a 3/8" FNPT ball valve with quick-connect couplers, rated for 3000 PSI working pressure and a 3500 PSI maximum. Installed inline at the gun, it lets you switch from your surface cleaner to a spray gun while the system is still under pressure — no walking back to the machine to shut down. The steel and brass body handles temperatures up to 176°F, so it works on hot-water setups within that limit. It's a practical add-on for pressure washing contractors who alternate between flatwork and detail rinsing on the same job. Note that ball valves see hard use in the field — dragging, drops, and half-closed throttling shorten their life — so they carry no time warranty.

What's included

  • 3/8" FNPT ports with quick-connect couplers installed
  • Switch from surface cleaner to spray gun while under pressure, right at the gun
  • 3000 PSI rated working pressure, 3500 PSI maximum
  • Handles water temperatures up to 176°F
  • Steel and brass construction

Specifications

Size
3/8" FNPT with quick-connect couplers
Rated Working Pressure
3000 PSI
Max Pressure
3500 PSI
Max Temperature
176°F
Material
Steel / Brass

Frequently asked questions

It lets you swap from your surface cleaner to a spray gun while the system is still under pressure, working right at the gun instead of shutting down at the machine. That saves trips back to the unit every time you switch between flatwork and rinsing.

The valve has 3/8" FNPT ports and comes with quick-connect couplers already installed, so it drops inline between a standard 3/8" pressure hose and your gun or surface cleaner. If your setup uses 3/8" quick-connects, it plugs straight in.

Yes, up to 176°F. The steel/brass valve is rated for a maximum temperature of 176°F, so it works on hot-water machines as long as your output stays at or below that limit.

No — ball valves carry no time warranty. They live in a harsh environment and are commonly damaged by being dragged across the ground, dropped off roofs, or used half-closed as a washdown nozzle, so failures from that kind of use aren't covered.

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