Hello. I buy my gate and ball valves from Ace. But after a while, these things can't close or open. I usually can't remove them because I like the slip kinds. I put the valves for convenience, but over time, the valve just becomes another pressure drop in my plumbing because I can't really use them.
Do the Spears and Hayward brands never get stuck? Or do they need to be switched on/off periodically? I hardly do this - should I be doing it?
Do they need acid baths periodically? I've only done this once or twice after a tear down.
What's periodically (weekly, monthly)?
I'm wondering if the Spears and Hayward valves are worth the investment.
Do the Spears and Hayward brands never get stuck? Or do they need to be switched on/off periodically? I hardly do this - should I be doing it?
Do they need acid baths periodically? I've only done this once or twice after a tear down.
What's periodically (weekly, monthly)?
I'm wondering if the Spears and Hayward valves are worth the investment.