{"product_id":"dial-cc-x-cc-straight-compression-needle-valve-1","title":"GE  Dial ¼” cc x ¼” cc Straight Compression Needle Valve - 11223260","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGE  Dial ¼” cc x ¼” cc Straight Compression Needle Valve - 11223260 \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e¼\" cc x ¼\" cc\u003c\/span\u003e Straight Needle Valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow Lead Level – Less Than 0.25%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat our Experts Think\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g8pprx\" data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"277\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"81\"\u003ePrecision micro-flow control for appliance lines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"84\"\u003eThe GE \/ Dial 1\/4” cc x 1\/4” cc straight compression needle valve is designed for \u003cstrong data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"201\"\u003efine adjustment of water flow\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for icemakers, humidifiers, and low-volume plumbing feeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ja4ik5\" data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"505\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"316\"\u003eCompact straight-through design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"319\"\u003eIts inline body allows \u003cstrong data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"382\"\u003eclean installation in tight spaces\u003c\/strong\u003e, while maintaining a direct flow path between 1\/4\" compression tubing connections. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ka06n1\" data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"694\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"540\"\u003eReliable brass construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"543\"\u003eBuilt from durable brass for \u003cstrong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"620\"\u003elong service life and corrosion 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