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£189.14 inc. VAT
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If you’re working with APC rack environments and you specifically need a clean, correctly-mated isolation setup for your pipework, these 1/2" ODF isolation valve assemblies can be a sensible “do it once, do it properly” buy. The value here isn’t flash—it’s avoiding leaks, mismatched connections, and the sort of downtime that turns a £160 part into a much bigger incident. In day-to-day reseller terms, this is the kind of add-on that’s rarely thrilling until you’re on-site and grateful it fits the system.
That said, at £157.67 ex-VAT, I wouldn’t buy this unless you can confirm compatibility with your exact APC configuration and line type. “Close enough” with valves is how people end up paying labour twice. If you’re outfitting a new cabinet where you’ll follow the documented piping/connection approach, then sure—worth it. If you’re just browsing generally under racking and cabinets, I’d hold off and check the plumbing spec first; otherwise you’re paying for the privilege of discovering a mismatch.

APC
APC Easy Rack - Rack cabinet - black - 42U

APC
APC NetShelter SX Gen 2 - Rack cabinet - 1991H x 750W x 1200D mm, without doors - black - 42U - 19" - TAA Compliant

STARTECH
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STARTECH
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