11-22-2010, 01:10 AM
"If you do replace the valve, replace it with a Quarter Turn valve."
yes, I got 2 1/4 turn valves. it's the hot water line (the one one the right), and the dishwasher also feeds from that line. I figured if I drain the line and replace one valve, I might as well replace the other one as well.
Interesting, Home Depot had multiturn va,lves for 6.27 and 1/4 turn for 7.27
Lowes had only 1/4 turn for ~5.68. They didn't even carry multi-turn in my local store. I wonder why. Are multiturn outdated? prone to leaks?
EDIT: Found this online, seems line 1/4 turn is the only way to go.
yes, I got 2 1/4 turn valves. it's the hot water line (the one one the right), and the dishwasher also feeds from that line. I figured if I drain the line and replace one valve, I might as well replace the other one as well.
Interesting, Home Depot had multiturn va,lves for 6.27 and 1/4 turn for 7.27
Lowes had only 1/4 turn for ~5.68. They didn't even carry multi-turn in my local store. I wonder why. Are multiturn outdated? prone to leaks?
EDIT: Found this online, seems line 1/4 turn is the only way to go.
http://www.oxpec.com/toilet-plumbing/is-...turn-valve
Without a doubt the 1/4 turn ball valves are much better…#1 they give full flow through the valve wheras the regular valves restrict flow…#2..ball valves do not dry out with age,the regular valves tend to drip after you close and then reopen them when they are older….#3..you can see when they are open or closed…#4..they are usually of better quality…#5..if you need to turn them off if you have a problem it’s fast and simple…I like to use the solderless compression models as they don’t get damaged by heat when installing and should you need to remove the valve for replacement or other reason all you need to do is undo it…no fuss no mess…