Hello...I tried searching for this, but could not find it on the forums. I have an above ground pool with a heater and both pvc ball valve broke (1.5") and are in need of replacement. I'm looking for a quality valve where its easy to turn and will last. The generic ball valves are too tight or the handle breaks off. I googled this, I looked on pool equipment websites, no luck....need your guys help. Thanks.
High quality ball valve replacement recommendation
- Thread starter Grant311
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 64,690
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Look at Praher ball valves that have unions on both ends and replaceable parts.
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- May 20, 2020
- 1,000
- Pool Size
- 13600
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Solaxx (Saltron) Reliant / Purechlor R5
I used these. Works great, but you can hopefully find them in stock somewhere cheaper. I paid $32 each last Summer.
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Andrew_D
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- May 8, 2020
- 165
- Pool Size
- 15000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Liquid Chlorine
- SWG Type
- Hayward Salt & Swim 3C
Was in my local farm/ag hardware store today and they carry this style of ball valve, with unions on each end. I;ve never used this style. Does it make them rebuildable, like the Jandy valves? I guess, at the very least, you could undo the unions and replace the entire center section, if needed.Look at Praher ball valves that have unions on both ends and replaceable parts.
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Andrew
- Jul 21, 2013
- 64,690
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Depending on the valve it may be rebuildable or replaceable. Either one is much better then the cheap glued in ball valves that you need to cut out if they have any problems.
Why do you need valves at all?
Why do they have to be ball valves?
Can't you just use Jandy NeverLube valves?
Why do they have to be ball valves?
Can't you just use Jandy NeverLube valves?
I just ordered these valves which had great reviews from people who used them from everything from pools and spas, to salt water aquariums, to koi ponds, to RV's.
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