Ball valves are the most reliable and widely used type of valve for controlling water flow. To control the valve, a rotating ball with a hole is connected to a lever handle. The most common type of globe valve is the ball valve. Ball valves are widely used in domestic applications to turn water on and off without causing a drop in pressure due to their speed, reliability and durability.
Ball valves are more widely used in domestic plumbing than gate valves because they are more reliable and user-friendly.