Is NIBCO a good brand for valves?

NIBCO Inc. is an American manufacturer of valves, fittings, and flow control products headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana. Founded in 1904, NIBCO is one of the largest domestic manufacturers of copper, CPVC, PEX, and polypropylene fittings for residential and commercial plumbing. The company also manufactures a comprehensive line of ball valves, butterfly valves, check valves, and gate valves. NIBCO products are sold through plumbing wholesale distributors across North America.

What warranty does NIBCO offer on valves?

NIBCO offers Limited warranty varies by product line.

NIBCO is based in United States, headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana.

NIBCO Valves

NIBCO produces ball valves, butterfly valves, check valves, gate valves, and globe valves in bronze, brass, iron, and stainless steel for plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, and industrial applications.

Founded 1904 United States Limited warranty varies by product line Official Website

NIBCO Valves Product Lines

Ball Valves Butterfly Valves Check Valves Gate Valves Globe Valves

Certifications & Standards

NSF/ANSI 61 NSF/ANSI 372 UPC Listed CSA Certified UL 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.