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Looking for a source for a good quality 1/4” ball valves for solution line. My local supplier has a choice of 2, and they are both made in China crap...
Is the Parker one from Cobb any good?
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Amazon product
These are all I use. Either order from Amazon or snag them from the Parker store about an hour away if I am in the area.
I prefer to buy from industry suppliers, but haven't found any offered valves that hold up nearly as well.
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We've gotten some from here:
Here is the page to check for what you want. (lots of sizes--we got 1/4"). Nice and cheap, too.
You might check Windtrax, too.
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I dont like the parker ones as the knob is plastic and when I reel it in it drags and grinds away kind of fast.
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I dont like the parker ones as the knob is plastic and when I reel it in it drags and grinds away kind of fast.
Don't drag it on the ground. Bring the end back to the truck before starting the reel.
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I normally do that too but it still get dragged here and there
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I normally do that too but it still get dragged here and there
Mine get dragged also. It’s all part in just being a man
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Mine get dragged also. It’s all part in just being a man
Do your knuckles drag too?
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@Sierra Clean Care how much are you wanting to spend? I have had a swagelok on for a year and no issues. It is rated to handle the heat and pressure of tile cleaning.
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The best valves I have used yet are from he whos name shall not be spoken. The truth is, they are just great valves.
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The best valves I have used yet are from he whos name shall not be spoken. The truth is, they are just great valves.
If i am not mistaken, I was given one of joes valves at the Mikeysfest stone pro boot camp by another attendee. It didn't last a week.
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I’ve got a nice rebuildable valve that came with my hoses when I bought my tm. I only have about 80hrs on it, so I can’t say much about reliability.
I don’t know if it’s the same as this one because it has a red handle.
This 1/4” ball valve can handle high pressures without falling apart. Its super-heavy-duty construction can take up to 3,000 PSI plus, it features a heavy-duty shut-off handle that is easy to use and stays out of your way. Hex nipple must be ordered separately if needed.
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@Sierra Clean Care how much are you wanting to spend? I have had a swagelok on for a year and no issues. It is rated to handle the heat and pressure of tile cleaning.
Whatever it takes to get the job done. I am not thrifty when it comes to tools. Do it once, do it right....
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I’ve got a nice rebuildable valve that came with my hoses when I bought my tm. I only have about 80hrs on it, so I can’t say much about reliability.
I don’t know if it’s the same as this one because it has a red handle.
This 1/4” ball valve can handle high pressures without falling apart. Its super-heavy-duty construction can take up to 3,000 PSI plus, it features a heavy-duty shut-off handle that is easy to use and stays out of your way. Hex nipple must be ordered separately if needed.
Those have the pressure rating but not the heat rating. Once those little plastic ends come off they are hard to shut off when they are hot.
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Those have the pressure rating but not the heat rating. Once those little plastic ends come off they are hard to shut off when they are hot.
Then it must be why I'm not having any problems with mine yet, since I have the red handle
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We've gotten some from here:
Here is the page to check for what you want. (lots of sizes--we got 1/4"). Nice and cheap, too.
You might check Windtrax, too.
Thanks Steve.
Which is the ones you fund to be the best?
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I’ve got a nice rebuildable valve that came with my hoses when I bought my tm. I only have about 80hrs on it, so I can’t say much about reliability.
I don’t know if it’s the same as this one because it has a red handle.
This 1/4” ball valve can handle high pressures without falling apart. Its super-heavy-duty construction can take up to 3,000 PSI plus, it features a heavy-duty shut-off handle that is easy to use and stays out of your way. Hex nipple must be ordered separately if needed.
Those are the biggest pieces of crap in the history of valves.
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Those are the biggest pieces of crap in the history of valves.
Or balls
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Those are the biggest pieces of crap in the history of valves.
I found the one I have. Is this gonna crap on me soon?
https://www.***************/ball-va...alve-circle-seal--pwmb147-p-.html
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I never found any difference in longevity from the cheap ones to the expensive ones
stop chasing unicorns and buy a half dozen 1/4" WOG valves from HD, Lowes or Ace
Like $6-$8 bukz
keep 'em on the van
they take a whole 3 minutes to change.....
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I dont like the parker ones as the knob is plastic and when I reel it in it drags and grinds away kind of fast.
You’re suffering from a bad habit
Change it
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I never found any difference in longevity from the cheap ones to the expensive ones
stop chasing unicorns and buy a half dozen 1/4" WOG valves from HD, Lowes or Ace
Like $6-$8 bukz
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keep 'em on the van
they take a whole 3 minutes to change.....
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Sorry LaRRy, but those ones SUCK...
No way around it. They were supplied in the first truck I bought.... the handle is a pain in the arse. It gets stuck on everything.
The only ones chasing unICorns in my family are my 4-7 year old girls....
I just want my tools to PERFORM. All the time, EVERYTIME....
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I never found any difference in longevity from the cheap ones to the expensive ones
stop chasing unicorns and buy a half dozen 1/4" WOG valves from HD, Lowes or Ace
Like $6-$8 bukz
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keep 'em on the van
they take a whole 3 minutes to change.....
..L.T.A.
Sucker-roni. The tab gets stuck on my clothes and they bust in weird ways.
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you guys must be knuckle dragging clumsy oafs ....
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I'd post a link
But I just got my privileges reinstated
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you guys must be knuckle dragging clumsy oafs ....
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How about you leave Carpet Cleaning gear to the pros who actually cleaned fulltime
When we want the name of a good paint brush or toilet flapper by all means....
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I never found any difference in longevity from the cheap ones to the expensive ones
stop chasing unicorns and buy a half dozen 1/4" WOG valves from HD, Lowes or Ace
Like $6-$8 bukz
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keep 'em on the van
they take a whole 3 minutes to change.....
..L.T.A.
These are what i have been using, i pick them up at Home Depot. I change them out every 6 months or so. Never had a problem with them
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When we want the name of a good paint brush or toilet flapper by all means....
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What’s not to love about Fred?
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