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Unread 12/05/2018, 10:35 PM   #1
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Finding similar 3-way ball valve

I’m looking for something like this:

https://www.valworx.com/product/3-wa...teflon-seals-1

Just wondering if anyone knows of something similar but that is less expensive?


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Unread 12/06/2018, 05:59 AM   #2
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Need it for a fully submerged application? (aka all plastic?)


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Unread 12/06/2018, 08:51 AM   #3
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It won’t be submerged, just a way to isolate a frag tank that’s plumbed into my main system, should the need come up.

I would like it to be all PVC though


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Unread 12/06/2018, 08:53 AM   #4
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https://flexpvc.com/cart/agora.cgi?p...-3way-Diverter
This??


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Unread 12/06/2018, 12:34 PM   #5
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Page loaded with several on there, I’m looking for 1”.



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Unread 12/06/2018, 01:08 PM   #6
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https://www.amazon.com/Banjo-V100SL-...way+ball+valve

https://www.amazon.com/Pentair-26303...er+valve&psc=1


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Unread 12/06/2018, 03:15 PM   #7
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The banjo one listed above is top notch. I use quite a few of them on pump systems at work.


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Unread 12/06/2018, 03:21 PM   #8
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I wish they made it in slip


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Unread 12/06/2018, 08:34 PM   #9
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I wish they made it in slip


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It is slip. If you click on the specification tab, it says the valve is supplied with NPT and Socket connectors. This is a very common practice with PVC valve connectors, ships with both connection types.

Socket = slip. Same thing.


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Unread 12/07/2018, 05:44 AM   #10
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It is slip. If you click on the specification tab, it says the valve is supplied with NPT and Socket connectors. This is a very common practice with PVC valve connectors, ships with both connection types.

Socket = slip. Same thing.
They are talking about the Banjo one not the original expensive Valworx one..


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Unread 12/07/2018, 10:36 AM   #11
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Thanks, I’ll give the banjo one a try


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Unread 12/11/2018, 12:21 PM   #12
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Out of curiosity, why not just use 3 regular valves? Must be about 20x cheaper....


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Unread 12/12/2018, 08:56 AM   #13
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Out of curiosity, why not just use 3 regular valves? Must be about 20x cheaper....
3 valves will take up more physical space
The banjo one isn't nearly 20x the price here.. But yes.. that first one they found $100+ was pricey.. Hence the hunt for a lower cost unit I'm sure..


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Unread 12/12/2018, 02:35 PM   #14
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Yeah, it is because of physical space.


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Unread 12/18/2018, 02:27 PM   #15
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I've been looking for the same valve, I have seen them listed on Ebay, but not very often. $125 seems to be the average price for new.


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