I posted here last week about replacing my main shutoff valve - which after much feedback and research seems to be a bronze industrial ball valve.
https://terrylove.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29565
When I was trying to identify the valve based on the strange handle - as SewerRatz suggested I just replace the nut and handle - I found a Watts bronze valve and a American Valve that are very close matches.
However - both appeared not to have a full port and seemed to have a smaller 'throat' than my much cheaper Mueller sweat and Nibco IPS 3/4" valve.
Also the valves were 3-4x the price of my Sweat & IPS valves.
What gives? Was this an overkill install? Does it have a much longer operational life? What role does an industrial valve have in a residential application?
So I'm left with this debate in my mind - I assume due to the price that this is a much better valve - so maybe I'm better off just replacing the handle and nut - but if its restricting water flow - maybe I'm better off paying the $60 to get the water turned off and getting a cheaper but full port valve in its place.
Comments and suggestions very welcome - and a big thank you to those that have helped me out before.
https://terrylove.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29565
When I was trying to identify the valve based on the strange handle - as SewerRatz suggested I just replace the nut and handle - I found a Watts bronze valve and a American Valve that are very close matches.
However - both appeared not to have a full port and seemed to have a smaller 'throat' than my much cheaper Mueller sweat and Nibco IPS 3/4" valve.
Also the valves were 3-4x the price of my Sweat & IPS valves.
What gives? Was this an overkill install? Does it have a much longer operational life? What role does an industrial valve have in a residential application?
So I'm left with this debate in my mind - I assume due to the price that this is a much better valve - so maybe I'm better off just replacing the handle and nut - but if its restricting water flow - maybe I'm better off paying the $60 to get the water turned off and getting a cheaper but full port valve in its place.
Comments and suggestions very welcome - and a big thank you to those that have helped me out before.