4719 Large 3-Port 2-1/2-Inch to 3-inch Positive Seal Pool/Spa NeverLube Valve

It works just like it should. Fairly easy to turn. Love how it diverts completely and easily. This fits a our 3" pipe. I was so worried it would be too small but it is perfect. It fits inside the 3" perfectly.

Works great.

I am using this to divert grey water from the shower out to my landscaping. I chose this size because UPC code says you cannot reduce the size of a drain pipe. The 2" diverter reduces the size of flow. This 3" diverter allows for continuous 2" water flow. Added in a couple of 3 to 2" reducers on all ends.

Good quality but pricey. Valve has a locking mechanism that keeps it in the position you set it at or can be left unlocked if you need to change its position frequently. Won't rust and hardware looks to be stainless steel I think.

This is a really nice valve, it's just not the 3" full port valve that I need for my pond. I find it misleading to call this a 2-1/2 to 3" valve just because you can use a coupling to connect 3" to it. Really??? I measured the inside stop (for the 2-1/2" pipe) with calipers and it's almost exactly 2.5" on all 3 ports. That's only 69% of the cross section area of a 3" pipe. I ended up using a 3" tee and and two 3" IrrigationKing double union ball valves, totaling more than double the cost of this one.