Ball valve
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These valves open with a 90* twist of lever. They are the cheapest valve you can get, but also yeild the worst preformance. (due to the slow opening time)
To make it easier to open, one can apply dish soap to the moving parts. It is not recomended to use oil, because it can damage the seals.