apart from visual difference what is the diffrences between a stop cock and a gate valve?
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- Thread starter chelseaplumber
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The gate valve has a sluice type of seal, whereas the typical stopcock has a rubber washer seal.
John
John
Stopcock for high pressure.
Gate valve for low pressure.
If you are changing a gate valve, just remove it and fit a full flow lever valve.
Andy
Gate valve for low pressure.
If you are changing a gate valve, just remove it and fit a full flow lever valve.
Andy
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