"I can't find a listing for PVC gate valves. Do you offer them as well?"
Because our goal is for 99% customer satisfaction we do not wish to sell PVC gate valves.
They are not as reliable as PVC ball valves and they tend to break easily due to their shaft
being plastic as well. If you "insist" on (or must have) a gate valve then we highly recommend purchasing
a top quality brass gate valve (which we do offer and do recommend).
"Do you offer volume discounts on PVC valves?"
You can take a 5% discount on 100ea of the same valve, and
an additional 5% on 1000ea of the same valve.
"Can you sell valves in other colors?"
Most of the ball valves that what we stock/ship are gray colored but many times we will ship them in white (especially the smaller sizes).
In terms of quality they are all identical and color is no reflection of quality or easy of use or installation.
If you specifically need either gray or white please do specify that in the comments area when ordering.
Unless you specify we will ship whatever color is mostly in stock at the time of your order and if you order a week later for
more PVC valves they might be shipped in another color.
"I own a 3" PVC ball valve that has always been very difficult to turn. Is your brand easier to turn?"
Of course, we don't know since we don't know what brand we are comparing, but we will say that our larger (2 1/2" and larger)
ball valves are very hard to turn. We have found this with all plastic ball valves of all manufacturers that we have seen.
Do not spray silicone or any other lubricant onto the ball. Most lubricants will harm the ball and will not help
the plastic ball valve to turn easier. We have found that most silicones have actually damaged
the plastic. If all else fails and you can't "live with" how hard it is to turn your large ball valve, try Super Lube.
Never use grease, faucet grease or any lubricant not specifically designed for plastics.
Our larger brass ball valves are also very hard to turn. When you first get your
large valve, you will note how hard it is to turn. Once it is installed on pipe and has water (clean water only)
in it, you will find that it will be somewhat easier to turn. But large plastic ball valves
are simply not easy to turn.
"Can I use these valves for drainage or waste piping?"
These ball valves are designed to be used with clean water and are not designed nor recommended for water with
particles or chemicals.
"How do I glue PVC fittings and valves to the pipe?"
Most PVC manufacturers recommend for the installer to follow the instructions for the cement and primer that is being used. Their instructions are usually found on the label of the container.
"Can I use PVC pipe and fittings/valves for compressed air or gases?"
Although some people use PVC piping for compressed air or gases, we are not
aware of any fittings manufacturer that recommends it. We feel it is
dangerous and absolutely do not recommend it. Air is much more
compressible than are liquids and could therefore cause a violent explosion.
"What is the name of the manufacturer of these PVC valves?"
Because of our large selection (we believe we have the largest selection of PVC fittings on the Internet), our large volume, and because
sometimes manufacturers are out of sizes and/or products (we have over 98% of the above products in stock at all times),
we get our fittings/valves from many PVC fittings/valves suppliers. We guarantee top quality fittings/valves by U.S. PVC fitting
suppliers, but please be aware that the fittings/valves that we send will not necessarily all be from one brand or one manufacturer.
If you must have ("insist on") one specific brand of PVC manufacturer's fittings/valves, please specify that clearly on your order form (where
we allow space for you to write notes to us when you are placing your order); and then we will let you know if that is possible before we ship your order.
