What shut off valve is vest for cpvc and pvc? The typical ball valves at home depot and Lowe's seem to cut down the water flow because the center opening is smaller then the ID of the pvc/cpvc pipe. So a 3/4 inch pipe has less flow after going through the valve. I am going to replace my galvanized steel and copper piping with pvc for cold and cpvc for hot. Thank you for your help. Seth