Plasson Arctic Ice and Frost Resistant Valves - 1/2" ARCTIC BIB TAP

Product Code: Ref: VLABT020

The Arctic Ice Resistant Valve has been designed specifically to cope with extreme
cold temperatures for outside water systems.

The Arctic Ice Resistant valve has been specially designed with an elastic body that is able to
absorb the increase in volume caused by icing and then returns to its original geometric and

sealing characteristics the moment the temperature rises. This means a greater life cycle.

Features of Arctic Valve
• Resistant to damage caused by ice forming inside the fitting, this is due to its
polypropylene copolymer body
• Available in both ball valve and bib tap
• Ball valve is PN16
• Black in colour to resist UV rays without oxidising
• Both types of valve connect via BSP thread
• Sizes available; ½” ¾” and 1”
The Ice Test
During the test a closed valve with water inside is left for many hours at -20°C and then
warmed to 23°C. This is repeated for several cycles to simulate consecutive nights in a winter
freeze. After each cycle the valve is checked for correct functioning by testing the seal (water
pressure). These tests are carried out on all sizes of the Arctic Ice Valve series.