SharkBite Brass Ball Angle Valve 1/2-Inch FIP x 3/8-Inch OD Compression Quarter-Turn. SharkBite quarter-turn ball valves with FIP (female iron pipe) connections are a safe way to provide water to ice machines, toilets and faucets. Using a pipe thread sealant, thread the valve into the pipe and then connect the supply line to the valve. Quarter-turn shutoff provides easy, maintenance-free shutoff for your accessories. Compatible with iron pipe