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