Willl
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Does anybody here know of any gate valves that are waterproof. What I mean by that is the gate valve will be submerged completely in water. Thanks
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rudytheplbr
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Water Proof Gate Valve
Well if it doesn't leak from the inside, it won't leak from the outside. That said, no way would I use a 'gate' valve.
Gate Valves tend to leak through the gate in the valve after time of use, the gate causes turbulence, which wears down the gate, and when you shut the valve, water will leak past the gate.
I recommend Ball valves for use, where I would use a gate valve. Ball valves open completely, and there is no turbulence thru the valve since the open ball provides a smooth surface to flowing water.
Good Luck,
Well if it doesn't leak from the inside, it won't leak from the outside. That said, no way would I use a 'gate' valve.
Gate Valves tend to leak through the gate in the valve after time of use, the gate causes turbulence, which wears down the gate, and when you shut the valve, water will leak past the gate.
I recommend Ball valves for use, where I would use a gate valve. Ball valves open completely, and there is no turbulence thru the valve since the open ball provides a smooth surface to flowing water.
Good Luck,
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Willl
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The valve will be used on a water fountain and it will be used to throttle it to get the correct flow to the fountain. This valve will be completely submerged in water so all parts must be waterproof so it doesn't rust on me.
I originally just had a gate valve to throttle the fountain to the correct height but the part on the valve that makes up the handle you turn to cause the gate to go up and down just rusted off on me so I need one that has all its components completely waterproof.
Perhaps a ball valve will work better than a gate valve to throttle it. I won't be screwing the valve up and down that much. thanks
I originally just had a gate valve to throttle the fountain to the correct height but the part on the valve that makes up the handle you turn to cause the gate to go up and down just rusted off on me so I need one that has all its components completely waterproof.
Perhaps a ball valve will work better than a gate valve to throttle it. I won't be screwing the valve up and down that much. thanks
SRdenny
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If you use a ball valve, make sure you get one with a stainless steel handle.
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For throttling purposes the best valve is a globe pattern one. But none of them come with brass or stainless steel handles.
For throttling purposes the best valve is a globe pattern one. But none of them come with brass or stainless steel handles.
Lakee911
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It is tough to throttle with a ball valve. I would use a PVC gate valve.
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Willl
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Thanks,
If I use a pvc gate valve I assume the handle shaft etc. is all of non rusting material. Mind to direct me to a page online. I can't find it. Perhaps I'm just not good at searching for things online. Thanks
If I use a pvc gate valve I assume the handle shaft etc. is all of non rusting material. Mind to direct me to a page online. I can't find it. Perhaps I'm just not good at searching for things online. Thanks
Lakee911
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I usually buy from Savko. It's down the street from me. They ship too...
http://www.savko.com/partlist.asp?pgid=1&ptid=1&pid=6
http://www.savko.com/partlist.asp?pgid=1&ptid=1&pid=6
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Ball valves AND gate valves are not intended for throttling purposes. They should be either completely open or completely closed.
Ball valves AND gate valves are not intended for throttling purposes. They should be either completely open or completely closed.
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