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A true "Freeze Proof Valve" doesn't really exist.

In most cases this volume of water is not enough to do any damage. Water is also trapped in the outer area of the valve body between the ball and valve side while in the open position.

#CRACK OPEN A COLD ONE TANK CRACK#

Whenever water is left in this area during a freeze, it has no place to expand, and will warp &/or crack the valve body. A ball valve in the closed position traps water in the center chamber of the valve body by design. It is designed with a freeze plug incorporated in the side wall to provide an escape for expanding ice.

Freeze Tolerant Ball Valve: A Patented Freeze Tolerant Ball Valve can actually tolerate the freeze.This valve cannot prevent freeze damage, just delay it. Frost Resistant ball valve: Similar to Freeze Resistant Ball Valve- A ball valve that has thicker walls to help resist freeze damage in a mild freezing situation.Febco ball valves on irrigation back flow devices are always vulnerable to freezing and cracking. Freeze Resistant Ball Valve: A ball valve that has thicker walls to help resist freeze damage in a mild freezing situation.