Legend Valve 104-663 Bronze Gate Valve 1/2 Inch Soldered

Product Description

The LEGEND VALVE 104-663 is a 1/2-inch bronze gate valve with a non-rising stem design, built for fully open or fully close service in plumbing and hydronic systems. The screw-over bonnet allows straightforward access for packing service without removing the valve from the line. A solid wedge disc provides positive shutoff and resists chattering under flow. The bronze body holds up to the corrosive conditions common in potable water, heating, and light commercial piping systems. Licensed plumbers and mechanical contractors typically install this valve where a low-pressure-drop, full-bore shutoff is required.

This valve fits 1/2-inch copper tubing via a sweat solder end connection, making it a standard choice for residential and light commercial water supply lines, hydronic heating loops, and general-purpose shutoff applications. The non-rising stem keeps the installed height constant when the valve is operated, which is an advantage in tight mechanical spaces or where overhead clearance is limited. Typical install locations include branch shutoffs, equipment isolation points, and manifold assemblies on copper piping systems.

Key Features

• Non-rising stem design keeps overall height fixed during operation, ideal for confined spaces
• Solid wedge disc delivers positive, full-bore shutoff with minimal flow restriction
• Screw-over bonnet style allows field repacking without removing the valve from the line
• Bronze body construction resists corrosion in potable water and hydronic applications
• Sweat solder end connection for direct fit to standard 1/2-inch copper tubing

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-installation gate valve for 1/2-inch copper piping systems in residential and light commercial plumbing and hydronic heating applications.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber in accordance with the applicable International Plumbing Code (IPC) or local equivalent. Shut off the water supply and depressurize and drain the line before soldering. Use standard copper sweat techniques with lead-free solder and flux rated for potable water service where required by code. Do not overtighten the packing nut, and allow the valve body to cool completely after soldering before operating.