Sea Farmer
Diamond
- Joined
- Mar 25, 2006
- Location
- Cape Cod, Massachusetts
I need to replace corroded and non-functioning shutoff valves in my house--main valve, and two branch valves. The current state-of-the-art is to use ball valves, at least for the branches.
Assuming code permits, has anyone used a ball valve for the main shutoff? I know about the hammer issues from operating too rapidly. But for reliability ball valves seem to be the better choice, cost difference is trivial.
Our water supply has high levels of iron and manganese, water department flushes 2-3 times/year as needed. pH is adjusted to over 7. Street pressure is very high, can reach 90 psi on occasion.
Assuming code permits, has anyone used a ball valve for the main shutoff? I know about the hammer issues from operating too rapidly. But for reliability ball valves seem to be the better choice, cost difference is trivial.
Our water supply has high levels of iron and manganese, water department flushes 2-3 times/year as needed. pH is adjusted to over 7. Street pressure is very high, can reach 90 psi on occasion.