For the second time in about 4 years, I need to change the ball valve that shuts off the water before my acid tank. The failure for both valves was the same - the shaft that turns the ball corrodes so the valve can't be completely shut off, and once an attempt has been made, it won't turn full flow on again. Once more I'm stuck with about 60% flow after trying to shut down the valve. I don't like to drain the tank down whenever I need to do a quick plumbing repair that requires the water to be shut off. I need the valve before the acid tank so that I can add media twice a year.
My water is about 6.2 pH on average before the tank (7.0 after), so this shouldn't be a problem. I bought both valves at a big box store, but I want to buy a valve that won't decay prematurely, so I need a recommendation from someone who has used a specific brand and model number on an acidic well.
Thanks.
John
My water is about 6.2 pH on average before the tank (7.0 after), so this shouldn't be a problem. I bought both valves at a big box store, but I want to buy a valve that won't decay prematurely, so I need a recommendation from someone who has used a specific brand and model number on an acidic well.
Thanks.
John