12-13-2003, 08:59 AM
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| Tunicate
Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: fl
Posts: 15
| Quote: Originally posted by jupiter
I'm with Dennis. If you are constantly adjusting your gate valve, you bought the wrong valve. Gates aren't meant for constant adjustment.
To answer your question: If you need to adjust the flow rate, use a gate valve. If you need to turn the flow full on or full off, use a ball valve. Ball valves are not meant for fine adjustment; they are also MUCH cheaper than gate valves. |
I agree 100% |
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