Is Apollo a good brand for valves?

Apollo Valves, manufactured by Conbraco Industries, has been an industry leader in valve manufacturing since 1928. Originally founded as the Consolidated Brass Company in Detroit, the company eventually placed all products under the Apollo name in 2005. Now part of Aalberts Industries (Netherlands), Apollo produces a comprehensive range of ball valves, check valves, backflow preventers, and pressure-reducing valves for plumbing, HVAC, and industrial applications.

Where is Apollo made?

Apollo is based in United States, headquartered in Matthews, North Carolina.

Apollo Valves

Q: What warranty does Apollo offer on valves?

Apollo offers Varies by product line; most valves carry a limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

by Aalberts Industries (Netherlands)

Apollo manufactures a comprehensive range of commercial and residential ball valves, check valves, backflow preventers, and pressure-reducing valves in brass, bronze, and stainless steel. Their products are widely specified by plumbing contractors and engineers for reliability and code compliance.

Founded 1928 United States Varies by product line; most valves carry a limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship Official Website

Apollo Valves Product Lines

Apollo Ball Valves Apollo Check Valves Apollo Backflow Preventers Apollo PRV Series

Certifications & Standards

UL Listed CSA Certified NSF/ANSI 61 ASSE Listed

Valves How-To Guides

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How to Replace a Shut-Off Valve

Swap a stuck, leaking, or unreliable shut-off valve for a modern quarter-turn ball valve -- compression, threaded, and push-fit connections all covered.

How to Adjust a Pressure Reducing Valve

Test your water pressure, find the PRV on your main line, and adjust it to a safe 50-60 PSI -- before high pressure wears out your fixtures, appliances, and water heater.

How to Fix a Leaking Gate Valve

Stop a dripping gate valve stem -- tighten the packing nut, replace the packing, or swap the whole valve for a ball valve, depending on what the situation calls for.

Common Valves Problems

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Stuck Shut-Off Valve

Usually discovered during an emergency -- something is leaking and the valve will not budge. Older gate valves seize after years of disuse. Fix ranges from penetrating oil and patience to full replacement.

Leaking Valve Stem

Water dripping from around the valve handle or packing nut -- packing failure, not a pipe leak. Fix is usually tightening the nut or replacing the packing, often with the water still on.

PRV Failure -- High Water Pressure

Failing PRV lets dangerously high pressure into the house. Bursts supply lines, damages appliances, causes hammer, shortens fixture life, leaks everywhere. Normal is 40-60 PSI. Above 80 is dangerous and needs immediate attention.