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input80
02-01-2014, 01:15 AM
Just looking for a 1/4" John Guest ball valve with speed fit. Wondering if someone has one I could buy, this weekend, hopefully nearby. I was going to get it at Andrew Sheret Langley, but they are closed this weekend. I have seen the Watts brand, but they have leaky reviews, not willing to take that chance.
Text/call 778-238-9269

mark
02-01-2014, 01:34 AM
been using the ones from Home Depot (believe Watts) for years, not one has leaked. Only problem has been after about 8 years the one on the ro/di getting little stiff so replaced.

input80
02-01-2014, 01:56 AM
Ok, maybe I'll try one then. Thx

gregzz4
02-01-2014, 02:03 AM
Ian, you're not looking to use a Speed Fit on plastic tubing are you ?
If so, I'd recommend you use Quick Connect instead
Speed Fit is meant for copper and compresses the pipe. Not good for RO lines :wink:

As stated above, Home Depot has these things in Quick Connect made by Watts, but I don't think they carry the JG Speed Fit line

input80
02-01-2014, 02:12 AM
Maybe I used the wrong terminology, lol. You might be right, quick connect, is that what's used on the ro/di ? Thank Gregg.
I'll hit up HD or Lowes tonight or tomorrow.

gregzz4
02-01-2014, 02:29 AM
No worries bud

This (http://www.homedepot.ca/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchView?D=watts+quick+connect+valve&Ntt=watts+quick+connect+valve&langId=-15&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&storeId=10051&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&catalogId=10051&Nty=1&s=true&N=172980) is what HD carries for valves

input80
02-01-2014, 05:13 AM
Thx Gregg, by chance did you look at the (leaks) reviews ? lol,,,,,,,, scares me. Needing it for ca ca reactor, the one on my ro/di works fine though.

gregzz4
02-01-2014, 05:47 AM
I don't understand what you're worried about
These fittings work just fine

Just buy them and go with it bud :lol:

The only thing you need to know about them is you have to make sure they (the hose) are seated fully to make a great seal
The hose goes into the fitting quite far so you'd be best to test-fit a couple pieces to start off with

And make sure your tube ends aren't sharp so they don't mess up the o-rings inside the fittings