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TerryHowe · 06-25-2003, 11:02 AM

Has anyone found a ball valve that doesn't leak? I've tried 3 different ones, they all are from Italy for some reason, they all leak. Part of the reason my rig flared up so easy is the f***ing leaky ball valve.

Don't get me started on the stupid kill switch...

RedBullJeep · 06-25-2003, 12:57 PM

My wife says I have a similar problem...leaky ball valve that is...

Terry, I'm bummed about what happened and I do know what you are facing. When I went to buy ball-valves, I checked very carefully the spec sheet on them and got materials that were complying with basically all caustics including brake fluid. I went out to look for a part number and the stamping says DynaQuip 2000CWP PN135. Dunno if that helps, but these valves are great...about $35.00 each, but I figured ahead of time, I didn't want to risk a fire for a few $ saved. I was told when I bought them to use red lock-tite to seal the threads on the lines...that was a recommendation from CNC who builds alot of brake components.

Kill switches??? What are those used for?

Jaffer · 06-25-2003, 02:20 PM

I'm installing one of these ...

Summit PN: EAR-230503
3/8 in. NPT female to -8 AN bulkhead, shut-off valve

Hope it works ...

rockteeth · 06-25-2003, 05:04 PM

Have you looked into the ones from a boat supply? I got one for about $17 that goes in the line. Haven't tested it fully inverted witha a full cell, but has not leaked at severe angles.

06-25-2003, 11:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
TerryHowe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13536 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 514	Leaky Ball Valves Has anyone found a ball valve that doesn't leak? I've tried 3 different ones, they all are from Italy for some reason, they all leak. Part of the reason my rig flared up so easy is the f***ing leaky ball valve. Don't get me started on the stupid kill switch... __________________ Terry Howe

06-25-2003, 12:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
RedBullJeep Pirate is KING! Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12217 Location: San Diego Area Posts: 13,528	My wife says I have a similar problem...leaky ball valve that is... Terry, I'm bummed about what happened and I do know what you are facing. When I went to buy ball-valves, I checked very carefully the spec sheet on them and got materials that were complying with basically all caustics including brake fluid. I went out to look for a part number and the stamping says DynaQuip 2000CWP PN135. Dunno if that helps, but these valves are great...about $35.00 each, but I figured ahead of time, I didn't want to risk a fire for a few $ saved. I was told when I bought them to use red lock-tite to seal the threads on the lines...that was a recommendation from CNC who builds alot of brake components. Kill switches??? What are those used for? __________________ . Dustin Webster Red Bull RockCrawling Team RockHer 1 - SOLD STILL FOR SALE - Toter and trailer, RockHer 2, and KOH TJ. Click for details

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06-25-2003, 02:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jaffer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2769 Location: Farmington NM Posts: 1,877	I'm installing one of these ... Summit PN: EAR-230503 3/8 in. NPT female to -8 AN bulkhead, shut-off valve Hope it works ...

06-25-2003, 05:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
rockteeth Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Member # 17784 Location: City of Salt Posts: 360	Have you looked into the ones from a boat supply? I got one for about $17 that goes in the line. Haven't tested it fully inverted witha a full cell, but has not leaked at severe angles.