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Filling Valve for Pressure Vessel 1/8 NPT Compact Schrader Valve with Replaceable Insert and Cap Chrome-Plated Metal Silver

Filling Valve for Pressure Vessel 1/8 NPT Compact Schrader Valve with Replaceable Insert and Cap Chrome-Plated Metal Silver

Low valve with 1/8 NPT thread for air receivers, compressors, and other pressure vessels. The insert can be unscrewed and is covered by a black plastic cap. Full description
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Filling Valve for Pressure Vessel 1/8 NPT Compact Schrader Valve with Replaceable Insert and Cap Chrome-Plated Metal Silver

The compact filling valve with a bottom thread 1/8 NPT is used for inflating and deflating air in air receivers of compressors, portable pressure bottles, and other compressed air containers. The low profile does not protrude high above the surface, making it suitable for cramped spaces. The metal body has a silver chrome-plated finish and features a hexagonal section in the middle for tightening with a standard wrench. The top part houses the valve with a removable insert, which is protected by a black plastic cap. It is a useful component for workshops, garages, and DIY enthusiasts assembling their own air storage systems.

Inside the valve is a replaceable insert of the Schrader type, the same as those used in car tyre valves. This allows you to inflate the vessel using the inflating nozzle of a compressor that you use for tyres, and equally easily connect a pressure gauge to check the pressure. The insert seals the outlet when the nozzle is disconnected, ensuring that air remains in the vessel. If it stops sealing over time, it can be unscrewed and replaced with a new one without needing to disassemble the entire valve from the vessel.

The black cap protects the valve from dust, moisture, and dirt that could damage the insert seal. Thanks to its low profile, the valve does not obstruct when transporting the vessel and is also suitable for situations where space around the opening is limited. It can be used with smaller workshop compressors, portable air storage tanks for inflating tyres in the garage or on the road, and for home constructions from pressure vessels.

  • Type – compact filling valve for air receivers and pressure vessels
  • Design – low body with hexagonal section
  • Bottom Thread – 1/8 NPT, tapered pipe thread
  • Valve – Schrader with removable insert
  • Cap – black plastic
  • Body Material – metal with chrome-plated finish
  • Colour – silver
  • Contents – 1 filling valve with insert and 1 black cap

Before installation, wrap the NPT thread with Teflon tape or use a suitable thread sealant to ensure a good seal. Screw the valve into a non-pressurised vessel and tighten it with a wrench on the hexagonal section. Always replace the cap on the valve after inflating with air. You can check the tightness of the connection and valve by applying soapy water. If bubbles appear around the thread, tighten the valve or reseal the thread. Air escaping from the centre of the valve usually can be resolved by tightening or replacing the insert.

The compact filling valve is a practical component for anyone working with compressed air. The bottom thread 1/8 NPT connects it to the vessel, while the upper valve connects to the compressor or pressure gauge. The low profile saves space, the hexagonal section ensures a firm tightening, and the cap keeps the valve clean. It is suitable as a spare part for older air receivers or for building a portable pressure bottle. An advantage is the Schrader valve, which is compatible with a standard inflating nozzle, and the silver metal appearance.

Price incl. VAT €14.80