Mueller Industries 19073 Bronze Gate Valve 1/4 Inch Fnpt

Product Description

The MUELLER INDUSTRIES 19073 is a 1/4-inch bronze gate valve with female NPT connections on both ends. It is rated at 200 WOG (Water, Oil, Gas) and 125 WSP (Working Steam Pressure), making it suitable for a broad range of low-pressure fluid control applications. The valve features a solid wedge disc for reliable shutoff and is constructed with a bronze body for corrosion resistance in wet service environments. Licensed plumbers and pipefitters install this type of valve in residential and light commercial plumbing systems where a durable, full-port isolation valve is required.

This gate valve is intended for plumbing applications where the valve will operate in a fully open or fully closed position. The 1/4-inch pipe size and FNPT x FNPT end connections make it compatible with standard threaded pipe assemblies in domestic water, hydronic, and general fluid service lines. Its compact size suits installations in tight spaces such as under-sink shut-offs, equipment isolation points, and branch line service connections.

Key Features

• Bronze body construction resists corrosion in water and steam service
• Solid wedge disc provides positive, leak-resistant shutoff
• FNPT x FNPT end connections for standard threaded pipe assembly
• 200 WOG pressure rating supports water, oil, and gas service
• 125 WSP rating qualifies the valve for low-pressure steam applications

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement or new-install gate valve for 1/4-inch threaded plumbing systems in residential and light commercial applications.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by a licensed plumber in accordance with the applicable edition of the International Plumbing Code. Shut off the upstream water or fluid supply and relieve system pressure before installing or replacing this valve. Apply thread sealant or PTFE tape to male threads before making up connections; do not overtighten, as bronze fittings can crack under excessive torque. Gate valves of this type are designed for full-open or full-closed service and should not be used for throttling flow.