View Full Version : What is the best kind of wate valve
receivable
May 13, 2007, 10:50 AM
I have a pier and beam lake house that uses a gate valve for the main water shut off. It leaks and I want to replace it. What is the best kind of valve to use for this? Ball or gate or other. It will be installed in a PVC line.
iamgrowler
May 13, 2007, 11:19 AM
I'm partial to 1/4 turn full port ball valves.
Much easier to turn off.
labman
May 13, 2007, 05:10 PM
Occasionally iamgrowler and I agree 100%. Ball valves leak much less.
iamgrowler
May 13, 2007, 08:01 PM
Occasionally iamgrowler and I agree 100%. Ball valves leak much less.
Y'know, the percentage wouldn't be so lopsided if you had even a shred of respect for experience and practical in-the-field knowledge, Labman.
hvacservicetech_07
May 13, 2007, 09:09 PM
Ball valves are the way to go.