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TSshinchan99
post May 25 2017, 08:59 AM, updated 7y ago

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Hi all,

I want to find the best and lasting easily available at hardware shop for stop cork valve used at bathroom to control the incoming and outgoing water flow from the reserve tank..

Anyone can share?
alextan99
post May 25 2017, 09:11 AM

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there are no such thing as best and lasting. Any stop cork will have a piece of rubber in it and after times it will wear out and needs to be changed.
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post May 25 2017, 09:15 AM

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Which type would be best suitable? Brass ? Plastic ? Any other materials?

The common one found are brass and plastic type but i find the plastic type tends to be more durable? Of course not those low graded stop cork plastic type..


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post May 25 2017, 09:17 AM

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Brass, and with rubber stopper. Ceramic that turn 1/4 round will not last.
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post May 25 2017, 09:18 AM

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QUOTE(alextan99 @ May 25 2017, 09:11 AM)
there are no such thing as best and lasting. Any stop cork will have a piece of rubber in it and after times it will wear out and needs to be changed.
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The old/traditional stop valve using internal rubber stopper are much more reliable. Ceramic are not lasting.
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post May 25 2017, 09:25 AM

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This type you mean?

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post May 25 2017, 09:29 AM

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yes but any type as well runs on the same theory. They will need a piece of rubber in there to stop the water from flowing when you turn it off. If its metal to metal its never going to create the seal affect
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post May 25 2017, 09:35 AM

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QUOTE(alextan99 @ May 25 2017, 09:29 AM)
yes but any type as well runs on the same theory. They will need a piece of rubber in there to stop the water from flowing when you turn it off. If its metal to metal its never going to create the seal affect
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Not all using rubber now, some are using ceramic disc. Any small particle in the water if hit the ceramic may damage the disc.
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post May 25 2017, 12:16 PM

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Use ball valve. Last very very long.

And don't buy the cheap wan.
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post May 25 2017, 12:22 PM

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QUOTE(ozak @ May 25 2017, 12:16 PM)
Use ball valve. Last very very long.

And don't buy the cheap wan.
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This type?

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post May 25 2017, 12:23 PM

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QUOTE(shinchan99 @ May 25 2017, 12:22 PM)
This type?

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post May 25 2017, 12:24 PM

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QUOTE(ozak @ May 25 2017, 12:16 PM)
Use ball valve. Last very very long.

And don't buy the cheap wan.
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I find the ball valve sometime can jammed especially not turned for sometime.
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post May 25 2017, 12:27 PM

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QUOTE(weikee @ May 25 2017, 12:24 PM)
I find the ball valve sometime can jammed especially not turned for sometime.
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Depends on the quality. Stainless steel got different grade. Maybe that one of your was using the one than can have surface corrosion
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post May 25 2017, 12:30 PM

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QUOTE(weikee @ May 25 2017, 12:24 PM)
I find the ball valve sometime can jammed especially not turned for sometime.
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Just don't get the cheap wan. Or plastic type.

My water tank all use ball valve. Rain and shine and rarely use it. No leak or jam at all.


Ball valve no rubber or anything to replace.
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post May 25 2017, 12:37 PM

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I got the good quality type, maybe is the exposure to the outdoor, it need extra strength to turn it after sometime not use. After that is ok.
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post May 25 2017, 12:38 PM

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For exposed Indoor use, ball valve will not be nice (I have not see any nice ball valve)
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QUOTE(weikee @ May 25 2017, 12:37 PM)
I got the good quality type, maybe is the exposure to the outdoor, it need extra strength  to turn it after sometime not use. After that is ok.
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Expose it rain and shine. The tap also ball type. This setup been 20yrs.

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post May 25 2017, 12:51 PM

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QUOTE(weikee @ May 25 2017, 12:38 PM)
For exposed Indoor use, ball valve will not be nice (I have not see any nice ball valve)
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Yes, have in the market.

It is because of the handle design very industrial look. If hide away the stop cork, than doesn't matter. If not, have to find a nice wan.

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post May 25 2017, 12:57 PM

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To me cosmetic not that important ..

What is most important is durable and gives no problem ..

I have both plastic type and rubber type now both giving problem leaking hence need to change..

I've the ball type on my washing machine there and one at beside my WC (to use to wash buttock) and find them rather very solid built..


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post May 25 2017, 02:03 PM

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QUOTE(ozak @ May 25 2017, 12:47 PM)
Expose it rain and shine. The tap also ball type. This setup been 20yrs.

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Mine exactly the same, only if need to turn it need some strength after that is ok. Perhaps quality have drop compared to 20 yrs ago product. The top screw also rust, change once before.

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