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Fuegofish777
04/19/2006, 11:33 PM
where is the best place to get true union ball valves? the cheapest iv'e seen were around $20 is that right?
glaudds
04/19/2006, 11:36 PM
Depends on the size..look here..
http://www.savko.com/partlist.asp?pgid=1
Fuegofish777
04/19/2006, 11:41 PM
so on the "slip" version 1" pvc would be cemented instide the union valve right? sorry i really dont know much abut plumbing.
OnTheReef
04/19/2006, 11:51 PM
Yes, the slip version of the valve is cemented inside the valve end. Don't forget to put the union thread on the pipe *before* you cement it! :worried2: The rated size is the outside diameter of the pipe that will slip into the valve end.
rich99rich
04/19/2006, 11:51 PM
Yes, PVC would be cemented to the slip ball valve.
glaudds
04/19/2006, 11:52 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7211475#post7211475 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Fuegofish777
so on the "slip" version 1" pvc would be cemented instide the union valve right? sorry i really dont know much abut plumbing.
:thumbsup:
Fuegofish777
04/19/2006, 11:57 PM
good im not as dumb as i thought :)
Onthereef- are you sure about that, i though pvc was rated by the diameter of the inside?
glaudds
04/20/2006, 12:08 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7211536#post7211536 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Fuegofish777
good im not as dumb as i thought :)
Onthereef- are you sure about that, i though pvc was rated by the diameter of the inside?
All I know is that the outer diameter of the pipe is always larger than what the pipe is rated as.
Fuegofish777
04/20/2006, 12:12 AM
ok that makes sense, i just measured a pvc pipe rated for 3/4" and it was 1" outside...