Yorky
Fullritis Member
Ten years ago I installed a 1,000 litre water tank in the back from and into which the water flow is controlled by PVC valves, viz:
Said valves have operated satisfactorily for those ten years however, upon installing a new downhole pump I utilised the same type of valves which have since sprung leaks through the body. I've now replaced the faulty valves with steel ball valves which, luckily enough, may be installed without major pipework modification, i.e. the new valve with the fittings are longer than the original PVC ball valves.
We'll see how it goes.
Said valves have operated satisfactorily for those ten years however, upon installing a new downhole pump I utilised the same type of valves which have since sprung leaks through the body. I've now replaced the faulty valves with steel ball valves which, luckily enough, may be installed without major pipework modification, i.e. the new valve with the fittings are longer than the original PVC ball valves.
We'll see how it goes.