VALVE FOR PURGING A UTILITIES PIPE
A valve including two component parts, with a first part being rotationally mounted to the second part, wherein a through passage is provided in each part and the passages are in fluid communication when the parts are rotated into an open position, to allow flow 5 through the valve, wherein each part has a threaded socket and a threaded male connector, and wherein the passage extends axially, through the male connector and opens into the socket.