I have ball stop (restricted bore) isolation valves on every outlet in the property.
I wish to swap these with a full bore equivalent.
Assuming these are compression fittings, will it be an easy swap as I am imagining it to be?
1. Turn off the supply to the taps.
2. Open the taps to drain them as much as possible.
3. Towel ready round the pipe for water in the short run of pipe.
4. Unscrew the nuts for the isolation valve and remove
5. Replace with full bore variety.
6. Turn everything back on and check for leaks.
Anything I am missing?
I am doing this because it is suggested that these can contribute to poor flow due to the very small bore in a low pressure system. However, when I asked the plumber about swapping them out he did not think it would be worth it (especially if he did it and charged for it) and I would see little difference in flow.
I don't mind trying it myself if it is an easy switch with a compression fitting.
Is there any way one can easily identify if the existing valves are compression types?
I wish to swap these with a full bore equivalent.
Assuming these are compression fittings, will it be an easy swap as I am imagining it to be?
1. Turn off the supply to the taps.
2. Open the taps to drain them as much as possible.
3. Towel ready round the pipe for water in the short run of pipe.
4. Unscrew the nuts for the isolation valve and remove
5. Replace with full bore variety.
6. Turn everything back on and check for leaks.
Anything I am missing?
I am doing this because it is suggested that these can contribute to poor flow due to the very small bore in a low pressure system. However, when I asked the plumber about swapping them out he did not think it would be worth it (especially if he did it and charged for it) and I would see little difference in flow.
I don't mind trying it myself if it is an easy switch with a compression fitting.
Is there any way one can easily identify if the existing valves are compression types?
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