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

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

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

Thank you all, Confirmed my suspicions.
Best,
Seamus J.
"Speedy Jim" wrote in message
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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

On Mar 23, 6:16 pm, "Seamus J. Wilson" wrote:
Thank you all, Confirmed my suspicions.
Best,
Seamus J."Speedy Jim" wrote in message

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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 -

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And when you do replace it, include a union for the next guy.

Harry K

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.

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 -

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Who needs a union with a simple valve on soldered copper pipe?