On Jan 8, 8:02*pm, "Roger Shoaf" wrote:
"Richard J Kinch" wrote in . 97.131...

What's the proper technical name for the rubber pinch valves and needles
such as are used on basketballs? *Someone is advocating using this
principle for carbonator caps, instead of ball-lock or other quick-connect
fittings, and I'm not sure what to call it.

I think I would call it a PITA to clean.

Careful! That is the name of our cat!

Paul