The Locking Handle Brass Ball Valve by Apollo is a lockable ball valve that conforms to environmental regulations through the prevention of tampering. These locking handle ball valves prevent tampering with chemicals at the inlet or outlet lines at the tank's base in order to secure the contents. These ball valves are bi-directional and may be installed in vertical or horizontal pipe runs without regard to flow direction and without regard to stem orientation. This Apollo brass ball valve is 3/4" and it is a chromium-plated ball threaded with all metal construction, non-shock 150 psi saturated steam and vacuum service to 29" Hg. Also, these brass ball valves are capable of withstanding pressures of 600 psi at temperatures up to 250° F. This locking handle ball valve requires a padlock (sold separately) for extra safety and security.