The gate valve mechanism failed in the closed position. It is marked with a W on one side. Does this indicate the manufacturer and if so can I get the innards replaced"\\? Taking it out is messy job, it's soldered in with no unions. Thanks, Seamus J.. Wilson
11/4 gate valve question
Mar 23, 2007
6 Replies
replace with ball valve, more reliable, and easy off on
with the proper torch easily soldered in.
i dont believe gate valve innards can be replaced assuming you can even get it apart:(
It could have been Walworth Valve co. History here:
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The problem with gate valve repair is getting the bonnet nut loosened. They are usually *very* tight and it's tough to get wrenches in place.
If you do succeed in getting the bonnet loose, you probably won't be able to get parts or even a similar valve.
I would be planning to cut this valve out and then fitting a new one in, either soldered or some variety of compression fitting.
Jim
And when you do replace it, include a union for the next guy.
Harry K
W might be Wolverine Brass
were it mine a ball valve would replace it.
Who needs a union with a simple valve on soldered copper pipe?
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