Valterra 6201 PVC Gate Valve, White, 2" Slip
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No seals are required because the valve is glued in.
It's possible to change them. In essence, the lever on top is connected to a piece of metal that resembles a can lid. When you press down on it, it forces the can lid into the pipe, slowing (or completely stopping) the water flow.
The Valterra 6201 valve operates on a slip-by-slip basis. The slip is a female flanged fitting that goes over 2" PVC Schedule 40 pipe and is glued in place.
Yes, in any location with an O-. You should be able to get some assistance from a ring collection.
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They're a great alternative to ball valves, especially in larger sizes, because they're much less expensive, but there are a few things to keep in mind: 1. br>br> They aren't designed to restrict water flow; however, due to the weight of the valve, they may gradually close on their own.
2. If there is debris in the water, it can settle in the bottom of the valve seat/slot, preventing it from closing completely. It could be anything from a non-profit organization to a for-profit organization. If it's the main drain valve on a large fishpond, for example, it can quickly escalate into a major problem.
3. Only low-income people should use them. Pond drains, for example, where the water pressure is only a few psi at most.
4. Mine have been fine, but I've read that even when fully closed, they can leak slightly. br>br>Recent changes: br>br> I'm going to have to backtrack a little on some of my previous statements. Yes, they're inexpensive, and yes, they work, but if it matters, they don't completely seal. I wouldn't want to leave it in that condition even if they were completely shut. To summarize, they're a good choice, but only if they don't need to provide complete shutoff in the future.
br>br>They worked great for a while, but when they were drained last winter, they developed a small leak. I ordered two more and swapped out the gaskets and center section after tightening the screws didn't help. br>br>These are far superior to the one-piece valves that are difficult to maintain.
This new 2" gate valve leaks even more than the old one it replaced. I'll have to get rid of my old hot tub now.
The item was installed, but there are leaks from the pull valve. It's unusable, but they sent out a replacement that works perfectly.
At my small farm, I'm working on a storage project. The valves are simple enough to open and close that my children can operate them, which is fantastic. I'm not sure how well they'd hold back a liquid, but they do a good job of keeping the grain contained until the valve is opened. There are a few minor issues with closing the valves once the grain is flowing, but this is mostly due to them not being used for what they were designed for. (A small amount of grain gets stuck in the seal. ) Even if the gate doesn't make it all the way into the seat/seal, they still close solidly.
On the clean-up crew, I use these valves. outs for my koi pond filters that I made myself. They're well-made, fit pipes and connections perfectly, run smoothly, and don't leak.
This was something I used because I thought it was required by code (but it appears to be overkill) - In any case, the bore is a full 2" rather than the reduced value found in ball valves. To fully open the value, make sure you have enough space to fully pull out the handle. br>br>In any case, it worked for my grinder pump in the basement.
Everything went smoothly. It would be nice if it came with an adjustable stop so that it could only be closed halfway. I'm going to have to carve one out of a piece of wood.
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