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Title: Longevity of gate valves
Post by londonman on Feb 3^rd, 2010, 3:49pm

Would I be right in saying that gate valves stop working after 19 years? Reason for asking is that I had occasion to use a couple of gate valves and neither will shut off the (low pressure) water on 22mm pipes.

Title: Re: Longevity of gate valves
Post by Zambezi on Feb 4^th, 2010, 8:40am

I hate gate valves and I never fit them, I always use 1/4 turn lever valves.
I don't think I have ever been to a job where a gate valve has worked properly, I guess that is why pipe freezers are popular ::)

Title: Re: Longevity of gate valves
Post by thescruff on Feb 5^th, 2010, 2:13pm

Gate valves, Stopcocks, and even 1/4turn valves need regular maintenance to keep them in good working order.

I turn all mine off and on at least twice a year. ::)

Title: Re: Longevity of gate valves
Post by TIMBA-WOLF on Feb 5^th, 2010, 9:36pm

Hurrah!!!, so i am NOT the only one that still does that in maintainance to my Home ( and my parents home)