Brisyboy
Senior Member
- Joined
- Mar 7, 2015
- Messages
- 435
- Location
- Australia
- Vessel Name
- Malagari
- Vessel Make
- Island Gypsy 36 Europa
Our new to us boat has a mixture of both - looks like the PO was in the process of changing from gate to ball although all look new.
From my point of view a ball valve is preferred as its a visual check to see whether its open or closed - a gate valve needs turning to check.
I hope this isn`t like an anchor preference question but is there any technical/functional benefit in either style valve.
From my point of view a ball valve is preferred as its a visual check to see whether its open or closed - a gate valve needs turning to check.
I hope this isn`t like an anchor preference question but is there any technical/functional benefit in either style valve.