{"product_id":"valterra-43mm-solvent-weld-slide-valve","title":"Valterra 43mm Solvent Weld Slide Valve","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis solvent weld slide valve allows you to isolate a section of pond pipework and shut off the water flow, helping you lift out pumps or other equipment for maintenance without draining the whole system. It suits anyone plumbing in a pond pump that needs a dedicated shut-off point on its inlet or outlet. Because it solvent welds straight onto pipework, there's no separate adaptor needed to get it fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverview A slide valve, also called a gate valve, is a pipework fitting used to control or fully shut off water flow. This one is a solvent weld type, so it bonds straight onto pipe with solvent cement rather than relying on separate adaptors or seals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat makes it useful for pond keepers who need to isolate a pump or other in-line equipment: it lets you stop flow to one section of pipework and work on it without draining the whole pond. Fitting one on the inlet and outlet side of a pump helps you avoid emptying the system just to carry out routine maintenance or swap out a faulty part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat you get is the valve itself, ready to solvent weld into new or existing pipework. It's worth noting that a slide valve on its own won't let you fully disconnect a pump: you'll also want a demountable union so the pipework can be physically separated, and that union is a separate item, not included here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey benefits Because it solvent welds directly onto pipe, you're not relying on a separate adaptor or push-fit fitting to get a secure joint, which is one less part to source and fit. Using one on the inlet and outlet of a pump follows the setup generally recommended for pump installations, giving you a shut-off point on both sides of the equipment you're most likely to need to service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoosing your size There's a mismatch between the size given in this valve's product name and its separate sizing note, so check the sizing guidance below before ordering if you need an exact fit for your existing pipework.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eValve type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlide valve (also described as a gate valve)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolvent weld, bonds directly to pipework\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize as stated in product title\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize as stated in supplier sizing note\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110mm \/ 4 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"AquaticsHub","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":57620902674805,"sku":null,"price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/0610\/4949\/files\/Slide-Valve-1-Photoroom.jpg?v=1790892318","url":"https:\/\/aquaticshub.co.uk\/products\/valterra-43mm-solvent-weld-slide-valve","provider":"AquaticsHub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}