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sininer
Mar 15, 2010, 08:51 AM
Is there any difference in water pressure with a 1/4 turn valve or a 2 1/2 turn valve

smoothy
Mar 15, 2010, 10:10 AM
Shouldn't be... but if anything you would have slightly better flow through a 1/4 turn. As the path is more direct.

Milo Dolezal
Mar 15, 2010, 10:49 AM
I agree with the previous post: there should no difference in pressure and not so noticeable difference in water flow when both valves are fully open.

mygirlsdad77
Mar 15, 2010, 05:09 PM
1/4 turn are less restricting(volume wise), but either will work just fine in most cases. I prefer the 1/4 turn(ball type valve) over the numerous turn(glove valve type), as they tend to last longer.

afaroo
Mar 15, 2010, 05:11 PM
I agree with all experts above, Thanks.

John