Gate or Ball valve?

untamed · #1 03-22-2006, 12:48 AM

If I want to use a valve specifically for flow/rate control...and not so much for on/off...is a gate valve a much better choice than a ball valve?

kari · #2 03-22-2006, 12:50 AM

Yes, gate. There's another one that is supposed to be even better for flow control and cost about 4 times more but I forget the name of it. Once I remember I'll post it.

KingTitan · #3 03-22-2006, 12:51 AM

Yes gate valve is alot better for flow control then a ball valve. adjusting ball valves is a pain!!

G1GY · #4 03-22-2006, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kari

Yes, gate. There's another one that is supposed to be even better for flow control and cost about 4 times more but I forget the name of it. Once I remember I'll post it.

Globe valve.

kari · #5 03-22-2006, 12:52 AM

I was assuming you were looking at larger valves like 1/2" + for water.

kari · #6 03-22-2006, 12:54 AM

Yup, that's it Gary.

untamed · #7 03-22-2006, 12:57 AM

Yes, I'm planning out the plumbing and realized that some of the valves I was planning were for shutoff and some were more for control.

I was just reading about globe valves...sounds like they will interfere with the current a bit more than a gate valve would.

Yes, most of the plumbing is 1", 1.5", and 2".

Thanks, it sounds like I'll be using more gate valves than I first thought.

Willow · #8 03-22-2006, 01:23 AM

or a knife valve, you just pull/push on the handle to adjust flow.

untamed · #9 03-22-2006, 01:31 AM

Wow...I just added it up and I'm over $700 worth of valves and bulkheads and I haven't even factored in pipe! What a great way to spend money!

G1GY · #10 03-22-2006, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willow

or a knife valve, you just pull/push on the handle to adjust flow.

Different than a gate valve? Or just another name that some refer to it as?