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    Jan 1, 2007, 09:15 AM
    Corrosion concern between brass ball valve and galvanized steel pipe
    Is it going to cause the corrosion when connecting a galvanized steel nipple to a brass ball valve?
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    Jan 1, 2007, 12:08 PM
    No, It's done all the time with brass shut off valves connected to galvanized pipe. Cheers, Tom
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    Jan 1, 2007, 12:15 PM
    Tom is right. In the factory I once managed, there were some iron body valves, but I am sure more of a cost factor than corrosion. What would a flanged 8'' brass gate valve cost? I think some of say 1'' steam valves had iron bodies too.

    And yes, use ball valves anywhere you can.
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