Propress ball valve body is manufactured from brass and is dezincification resistant. The ball valve is designed with press-to-connect copper end connections with an inboard bead and EPDM O-ring for quick and easy copper to copper joinery. 1/2" Propress Brass Ball Valve has minimal flow resistance, and the closing piece can withstand the high-pressure difference during closing. : This pro press ball valve is specially designed for circulating heating and drinking water distribution and is approved to be used underground and behind walls without access. The metal handle of our premium brass ball valve is used to close and open the ball valve for easy control of water flow. Our ProPress valve has excellent reliability and strength to maximize the corrosion resistance and life of the ball valve.