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    May 13, 2007, 10:50 AM
    What is the best kind of wate valve
    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.
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    May 13, 2007, 11:19 AM
    I'm partial to 1/4 turn full port ball valves.

    Much easier to turn off.
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    May 13, 2007, 05:10 PM
    Occasionally iamgrowler and I agree 100%. Ball valves leak much less.
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    May 13, 2007, 08:01 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by labman
    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.
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    May 13, 2007, 09:09 PM
    Ball valves are the way to go.
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