Locking Feature added to Ball Valve

A locking feature has been added to the entire range of Ball Valves.  This allows the valve to be locked in the closed position

The locking feature is especially important when used as an outlet for toilet waste.

·         US Coast Guard Regulation 33 CFR 159.7 requires a toilet waste outlet to have the ability to be locked in the closed position.

·         ISO 8099 and by extension the Recreational Craft Directive 94/25/EC requires a toilet waste outlet to have the ability to be locked in the closed position.

There are other potential situations on a boat where a Ball Valve is desired to be locked into the closed position including fresh water tank drains.