what type of ball valves do you run ?

[Ed Hahn]

I have heard stories of people getting bad ball valves. I want a ball valve with true unions I think to plumb my two pumps. My pumps being a Dolphin 2100 and a Sequence Stingray 3800. I want something easy and cheap easy to maintain. I am looking for where people got these and how much. This plumbing thing has me in the dark. I am trying to learn true union, etc. Any help with pictures would be appreciated. I would love pictures so I can identify each ball valve set up.

Thanks in Advance,
Ed

 

[Scooterman]

http://www.marinedepot.com/aquarium_plumbing_parts_fittings_2.asp#bv


You should be able to find pics here. I get most of my fittings at Home Depot or homes stores, I get the heavy duty schedule 80 PVC fittings just for extra strength. Now as for as name brands, I get what is in stock. Maybe someone will have some input on name brands!

 

[Zephrant]

I've gone to True Union ball valves from Aquatic Eco-Systems. They include both threaded and slip fittings in each box, so I can choose on the fly how to connect them.

Make sure they are true unions, with unions on both sides. Some ball valves marketed as "True union" only have one union, which makes replacing a glued in valve a cut and hack job.

With a union on both sides, you can remove and replace the valve in minutes.

Zeph

 

[Ed Hahn]

Thanks Zeph!
I was trying to remember who you recommended. I was too proud to ask you again and why.
Take care,
Ed

 

[Ed Hahn]

Thank You too Scooterman! I appreciate your help and time also!