11/4 gate valve question
The gate valve mechanism failed in the closed position.
It is marked with a W on one side. Does this indicate the manufacturer and if so can I get the innards replaced"\? Taking it out is messy job, it's soldered in with no unions. Thanks, Seamus J.. Wilson |
11/4 gate valve question
On Mar 23, 5:34�pm, "Seamus J. Wilson" wrote:
The gate valve mechanism failed in the closed position. It is marked with a W on one side. *Does this indicate the manufacturer and if so can I get the innards replaced"\? Taking it out is messy job, it's soldered in with no unions. Thanks, Seamus J.. Wilson replace with ball valve, more reliable, and easy off on with the proper torch easily soldered in. i dont believe gate valve innards can be replaced assuming you can even get it apart:( |
11/4 gate valve question
Seamus J. Wilson wrote:
The gate valve mechanism failed in the closed position. It is marked with a W on one side. Does this indicate the manufacturer and if so can I get the innards replaced"\? Taking it out is messy job, it's soldered in with no unions. Thanks, Seamus J.. Wilson It could have been Walworth Valve co. History he http://www.mh-valve.com/history_of_mh_valve.htm The problem with gate valve repair is getting the bonnet nut loosened. They are usually *very* tight and it's tough to get wrenches in place. If you do succeed in getting the bonnet loose, you probably won't be able to get parts or even a similar valve. I would be planning to cut this valve out and then fitting a new one in, either soldered or some variety of compression fitting. Jim |
11/4 gate valve question
Thank you all, Confirmed my suspicions.
Best, Seamus J. "Speedy Jim" wrote in message ... Seamus J. Wilson wrote: The gate valve mechanism failed in the closed position. It is marked with a W on one side. Does this indicate the manufacturer and if so can I get the innards replaced"\? Taking it out is messy job, it's soldered in with no unions. Thanks, Seamus J.. Wilson It could have been Walworth Valve co. History he http://www.mh-valve.com/history_of_mh_valve.htm The problem with gate valve repair is getting the bonnet nut loosened. They are usually *very* tight and it's tough to get wrenches in place. If you do succeed in getting the bonnet loose, you probably won't be able to get parts or even a similar valve. I would be planning to cut this valve out and then fitting a new one in, either soldered or some variety of compression fitting. Jim |
11/4 gate valve question
On Mar 23, 6:16 pm, "Seamus J. Wilson" wrote:
Thank you all, Confirmed my suspicions. Best, Seamus J."Speedy Jim" wrote in message ... Seamus J. Wilson wrote: The gate valve mechanism failed in the closed position. It is marked with a W on one side. Does this indicate the manufacturer and if so can I get the innards replaced"\? Taking it out is messy job, it's soldered in with no unions. Thanks, Seamus J.. Wilson It could have been Walworth Valve co. History he http://www.mh-valve.com/history_of_mh_valve.htm The problem with gate valve repair is getting the bonnet nut loosened. They are usually *very* tight and it's tough to get wrenches in place. If you do succeed in getting the bonnet loose, you probably won't be able to get parts or even a similar valve. I would be planning to cut this valve out and then fitting a new one in, either soldered or some variety of compression fitting. Jim- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - And when you do replace it, include a union for the next guy. Harry K |
11/4 gate valve question
On Mar 23, 6:34 pm, "Seamus J. Wilson" wrote:
The gate valve mechanism failed in the closed position. It is marked with a W on one side. Does this indicate the manufacturer and if so can I get the innards replaced"\? Taking it out is messy job, it's soldered in with no unions. Thanks, Seamus J.. Wilson W might be Wolverine Brass were it mine a ball valve would replace it. |
11/4 gate valve question
On Mar 23, 8:33 pm, "Harry K" wrote:
On Mar 23, 6:16 pm, "Seamus J. Wilson" wrote: Thank you all, Confirmed my suspicions. Best, Seamus J."Speedy Jim" wrote in message t... Seamus J. Wilson wrote: The gate valve mechanism failed in the closed position. It is marked with a W on one side. Does this indicate the manufacturer and if so can I get the innards replaced"\? Taking it out is messy job, it's soldered in with no unions. Thanks, Seamus J.. Wilson It could have been Walworth Valve co. History he http://www.mh-valve.com/history_of_mh_valve.htm The problem with gate valve repair is getting the bonnet nut loosened. They are usually *very* tight and it's tough to get wrenches in place. If you do succeed in getting the bonnet loose, you probably won't be able to get parts or even a similar valve. I would be planning to cut this valve out and then fitting a new one in, either soldered or some variety of compression fitting. Jim- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - And when you do replace it, include a union for the next guy. Harry K- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - Who needs a union with a simple valve on soldered copper pipe? |
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