--- product_id: 59749462 title: "XVL Shower Head Shut-Off Valve Solid Brass 2 Pieces Chrome PT02A" brand: "xvl" price: "£15.98" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Xvl" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/59749462-xvl-shower-head-shut-off-valve-solid-brass-2-pieces store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # XVL Shower Head Shut-Off Valve Solid Brass 2 Pieces Chrome PT02A **Brand:** xvl **Price:** £15.98 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** XVL Shower Head Shut-Off Valve Solid Brass 2 Pieces Chrome PT02A by xvl - **How much does it cost?** £15.98 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/59749462-xvl-shower-head-shut-off-valve-solid-brass-2-pieces) ## Best For - xvl enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted xvl brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product description Review: Preliminary results are promising. - I have installed two of these on shower wand fixtures between the hose and the wand head. It's too early to know how long they will last, but for initial usage they are working fine. I chose this style over the flat but vertical thumb slider thinking it would be a shorter device. In reality, it is probably the same height, and these are smaller than I expected from the picture. The slider ridges give a good grip to the thumb and don't get in the way of the handheld shower head. I want to address a few points I have seen brought up in reviews of these types of devices in general. One review on another brand mentioned the design on the inside only has two small holes for water to pass, thus limiting the flow. However, said person did not provide any measurements which I'm inclined to believe was a guess rather than facts. I have measured the flow on both shower wands I installed these devices to. Both were approximately 3.5 GM before device, and measured 3.5 GPM after device install at fully open. It is possible that with significantly lower than 60 PSI mains pressure that the flow could be limited, however, I doubt it. Quite a lot of water can be forced through a small opening. Another review mentioned the threads were too loose and even after adding teflon tape it remained loose. These are NPS threads, which is National Pipe Straight. The threads are straight and rely on the rubber washer to provide the seal. Thus, the threads are not expected to be tight like the way NPT, National Pipe Tapered, would be. If the alignment with the other fixture doesn't line up correctly, all one can do is try to loosen or tighten the device a bit more without overdoing it. If it doesn't line up, not much one can do about it. Plastic Internals: Some reviews complain about the plastic internal mechanism. I'm not sure if it will fail any sooner than a metal ball valve as they also use rubber seals. However, even if it used ceramic, I would guess the rubber seal would fail before the plastic. Complaints about dripping: Keep in mind none of these devices are necessarily able to withstand pressure for long. It's a poor idea to use it for more than temporarily for shutting off the water as the pressure will probably eventually damage the seal or cause the hose to the shower head to burst if it's connected in that arrangement. I would not buy this with the idea of using it for the main shutoff for more than a few minutes. I'll update the reviews if the device starts failing or corroding. Review: Working VERY well. - I was needing the ability to shut the shower head off sporadically,and this product is JUST what I was needing. So far these are working VERY well. 1/2" NPT and include rubber washer insert with a screen in the female side,it seals well ## Features - 1/2-inch Male IPS and 1/2-inch female IPS connections,fits most shower heads and shower arms - Can be used as shut-off valve or water saver valve,Installed between the shower arm - Short switch design be not visible behind the small size shower head - Simple to install and is simple to use ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B017KNOPEQ | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,200,606 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #482 in Shower Flow Control Valves | | Brand | XVL | | Brand Name | XVL | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 103 Reviews | | Exterior Finish | Chrome | | Inlet Connection Type | Socket Weld | | Manufacturer | XVL | | Manufacturer Part Number | PT02A | | Material | Brass | | Material Type | Brass | | Model Number | PT02A | | Number of Ports | 2 | | Outlet Connection Type | G Connector | | Specification Met | CE | | UPC | 712411918408 | | Valve Type | ceramic_disc_valve | ## Images ![XVL Shower Head Shut-Off Valve Solid Brass 2 Pieces Chrome PT02A - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61GAhPIKpML.jpg) ![XVL Shower Head Shut-Off Valve Solid Brass 2 Pieces Chrome PT02A - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/517AgMC7klL.jpg) ![XVL Shower Head Shut-Off Valve Solid Brass 2 Pieces Chrome PT02A - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Tm9y9VUeL.jpg) ![XVL Shower Head Shut-Off Valve Solid Brass 2 Pieces Chrome PT02A - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61-zdKs5MOL.jpg) ![XVL Shower Head Shut-Off Valve Solid Brass 2 Pieces Chrome PT02A - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51dkpH3ZYkL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Preliminary results are promising. *by T***I on February 11, 2025* I have installed two of these on shower wand fixtures between the hose and the wand head. It's too early to know how long they will last, but for initial usage they are working fine. I chose this style over the flat but vertical thumb slider thinking it would be a shorter device. In reality, it is probably the same height, and these are smaller than I expected from the picture. The slider ridges give a good grip to the thumb and don't get in the way of the handheld shower head. I want to address a few points I have seen brought up in reviews of these types of devices in general. One review on another brand mentioned the design on the inside only has two small holes for water to pass, thus limiting the flow. However, said person did not provide any measurements which I'm inclined to believe was a guess rather than facts. I have measured the flow on both shower wands I installed these devices to. Both were approximately 3.5 GM before device, and measured 3.5 GPM after device install at fully open. It is possible that with significantly lower than 60 PSI mains pressure that the flow could be limited, however, I doubt it. Quite a lot of water can be forced through a small opening. Another review mentioned the threads were too loose and even after adding teflon tape it remained loose. These are NPS threads, which is National Pipe Straight. The threads are straight and rely on the rubber washer to provide the seal. Thus, the threads are not expected to be tight like the way NPT, National Pipe Tapered, would be. If the alignment with the other fixture doesn't line up correctly, all one can do is try to loosen or tighten the device a bit more without overdoing it. If it doesn't line up, not much one can do about it. Plastic Internals: Some reviews complain about the plastic internal mechanism. I'm not sure if it will fail any sooner than a metal ball valve as they also use rubber seals. However, even if it used ceramic, I would guess the rubber seal would fail before the plastic. Complaints about dripping: Keep in mind none of these devices are necessarily able to withstand pressure for long. It's a poor idea to use it for more than temporarily for shutting off the water as the pressure will probably eventually damage the seal or cause the hose to the shower head to burst if it's connected in that arrangement. I would not buy this with the idea of using it for the main shutoff for more than a few minutes. I'll update the reviews if the device starts failing or corroding. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Working VERY well. *by M***B on November 4, 2024* I was needing the ability to shut the shower head off sporadically,and this product is JUST what I was needing. So far these are working VERY well. 1/2" NPT and include rubber washer insert with a screen in the female side,it seals well ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ works *by D***N on May 5, 2022* Works as advertized --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/59749462-xvl-shower-head-shut-off-valve-solid-brass-2-pieces](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/59749462-xvl-shower-head-shut-off-valve-solid-brass-2-pieces) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-21*