DIY Frequently Asked Questions / Boiler Drain Valve
- DIY Frequently Asked Questions / Boiler Drain Valve')"> A horizontal faucet with male hose threads on the outlet side and either male or female IPS threads on the inlet side.
- Originally designed to drain water from a boiler, hence the name.
- Today, theyĆre usually used for laundry machine hookups.
- Newer models of laundry valves have a single lever that controls the hot and cold water supply.