RE: SB: Gravity fed domestic water system

[Melvin Willis <melvin.willis@sait.ab.ca>]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Norbert Senf [mailto:mheat@mha-net.org]
> 
> At 04:23 PM 2002-11-18 -0500, David Delaney wrote:
> 
> >Do you know of a source of suitable taps for
> >such a house system? Or shower heads? Or
> >potable water and hot water tanks with
> >1" connections?
> 
> Not really. However, my local hardware store sells stainless 
> ball valves, 
> and they are much nicer than gate valves. Quarter turn 
> on-off, which is 
> nice for a low pressure system. Take a ball valve, add a 
> couple of elbows, 
> and you've got a faucet. They're readily available in 3/4" and 1".

Keep in mind that because regular ball valves can not compensate for wear
they have a low cycle rating.  Installation in a location like a bathroom
sink where they might see a couple dozen uses a day would be less than
ideal.

Melvin Willis
Calgary AB, Canada
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