Advantages of Highfield’s Emergency Gas Shut Off Valves
The spring-loaded internal plunger mechanism on our fusible gas meter shut off valves automatically activates when the ambient air temperature reaches 136 degrees Fahrenheit. This causes the plunger to immediately close against the valve seat, preventing gas from feeding a fire and drastically reducing the amount of potential fire damage to your property.
Additional benefits include:
- Maintenance free
- 15 different shut off valve variations to choose from
- Standard NPT (National Pipe Thread) tapered threads create a tight seal
- Leak tested to 8.5 PSI for normal operation
- Thermal-activated gas shut off valve operates mechanically - no power supply required
- Can be installed at natural gas service entrance or gas meter
- All gas shut off valves undergo robust testing ensure a quality product
Valve body and nut are manufactured from malleable cast iron, the shut-off seat, tailpiece, fuse cap and fuse spring are made from low-carbon steel, and the fuse stem is made from brass. Highfield can also assemble customized kits comprised of our gas valves and swivels, guaranteed to fit each other precisely, ensuring a level installation of your gas meter. Contact our team with questions or request a quote today: