Howdy,
So what's the general group think on which type of valve to choose for
house water lines? Gate (I think they are... The ones with the little
handwheel) or 1/4 turn ball valves?
I _hate_ having all these old valves in our house (built in the 50's) that
can't be shut off /on without leaking around the stem. Don't talk to me
about tightening packing nuts either... On the old valves, I can tighten
the damn things until I think I'm going to snap something and they still
leak a little.
Are the 1/4 turn ball valves better in this respect? Basically I want a
valve I can leave fully on or fully off for 30 years then need to shut it
off and expect it to work flawlessly.
Any pointers?
Mark
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