Sounds like you could use a curb stop: (unless you absolutely need a gate
valve)

http://www.aymcdonald.com/products_c...=Water&catID=3

Not too sure about a ball valve. I know when you get dirt in one, they get
impossible to turn.

Say, I looked through their offerings. They have a bronze gate valve with a
cross handle.
2035TCH 1 Gate w/Cross Handle $ 18.64 5 6.10


It says FIP thread. is that the same as NPT?

Karl