Gate vs Ball Valve

[jbeanz24]

Which of the two is better for reducing flow from an external return pump ?

 

[HiddenUser]

Both will work. Gate valve will allow for finer tuning of the flow.

 

[Ron Reefman]

+1
And finding inexpensive gate valves can be a real issue.

 

[skjohn98]

globe valves are the proper way to control flow using valves

 

[Reefing Madness]

+1
And finding inexpensive gate valves can be a real issue.

+2^

 

[Ron Reefman]

globe valves are the proper way to control flow using valves

What the heck are 'globe valves'?

 

[Salty Dog]

I like gates on the important and more critical valving. The ball valves are very tuff to adjust and get very hard to turn after a little while

 

[Salty Dog]

As you can see, I like them.

 

[Reefing Madness]

Holy Gate Valve Batman!!

 

[Jimbo662]

I went with a gate valve on my current build for my return. It's so much easier to dial it in since you can make fine adj.

 

[Velodog2]

Ball valves for On/Off. Gate valves if you want to adjust flow.

 

[Ron Reefman]

Ball valves for On/Off. Gate valves if you want to adjust flow.

+1 The best comment yet! :thumb:

 

[427HISS]

I agree, gate valves.

Salty Dog- where did you get the pipe bracket that's on the wall ?

 

[Salty Dog]

Are you talking about the red ones? I made them out of 3/16" red acrylic. Very easy to do and sturdy

 

[427HISS]

Looks like in the first pic are orange (or bleached out red) and the bottom pic are red. I've never seen them before, so I was curious.

 

[Salty Dog]

Here is a better picture

 

[427HISS]

Great job Bill !
Nice & clean install too.

 

[Salty Dog]

Great job Bill !
Nice & clean install too.

thx buddy

 

[bigfoot86]

+1 on the gate valve. A little more precise control.

 

[JLight]

Agree with this 100%