Stop cock versus gate valve.

[transam]

Use a full flow lever valve , with a decent handle ! In some older props they used to use stop cocks on the low pressure side ect off of the cold tank , generally caused problems air locks ect , rarely use gate valves !

 

[nickso]

Will someone please explain the different ocassion when one would fit a stopcock versus a gate valve in a domestic cold water system. As both do the same job, it would be interesting to know exactly why. billandhiscat.

This a query I had too....

The cold valve below my sink is weeping at a compression joint, and I intend replacing it as I am "re-jigging" kitchen units and the sink...

It is a 22mm Gate Valve, but is fed directly by the mains. The hot supply is 15mm.

So, do I replace with another gate valve...?

Dougie.

does the current one have a mouse in it?