I've just been advised and quoted to get my Gate Valve change. Not because it is broke but apparantly they're rubbish and at some stage it will lock off and i won't be able to use it. They advised that i need to change it over to a 'normal' Stopcock valve. If this is the case (not sure) then whats the best solution? many thanks
Rob
Thats why these Q & A sites are useful. Much appreciated for your sound advice, i'll stick with what i already have. A bit of scare mongering springs to mind, from the plumber that gave me the advice in the first place.
rob
October 2009
It sounds a bit of a con, but gate valves will seize up eventually, and even if they don't they rarely shut off completely when you want them to. They should be replaced with a full bore ball valve, but you may as well wait until there is a need to replace them.
John
October 2009
SOMETIMES A GATEVALVE BREAKS WHEN OPEN SOMETIMES CLOSED. don't bother as many work fine for many years. THE PLUMBING TRADE IS A COMPLETE CON with plumbing designed with inbuilt faults and labour intensive repairs to keep plumbers busy. my 40 year old plumbing lasts better than recent work done 5 years ago.
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