April 17, 2026, 01:16 PM
old rugged crossQuality 1" brass globe valve recommedations. USA made?
I need a good quality Globe not gate valve. Recommendations. $25ish budget. Thoughts?
April 17, 2026, 05:05 PM
1967GoatFord makes quality valves.
April 18, 2026, 09:35 AM
StlheadScrape up another $100, or try and find a used one. Are you sure your application requires a globe?
April 18, 2026, 09:48 AM
6gunsDo you need to throttle flow with it?
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April 18, 2026, 11:37 AM
wbwI had to draw a globe valve in mechanical drawing class in high school. I'll never forget it. Didn't enjoy it.
April 18, 2026, 12:05 PM
old rugged crossquote:
Originally posted by 6guns:
Do you need to throttle flow with it?
That is a plus. The water supply has some sand in it. The current gate valve will not completely shut off.
replacing it with another will eventually result in the same.
Maybe Hammond makes one. Thanks guys.
April 18, 2026, 12:07 PM
6guns^^^ Given that, I think I'd spend a little extra and get a stainless ball valve.
Off topic, I enjoyed mechanical drawing in school. Call me crazy.

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April 18, 2026, 01:38 PM
GreymannAdd a sand trap if possible.
https://www.amazon.com/Reusabl...onaqua/dp/B07FQXGFZZ.
April 18, 2026, 02:47 PM
sgalczynGrainger and McMaster carry Apollo valves
April 19, 2026, 11:24 AM
StlheadChanging to a globe valve will not help in the long run with your sediment issue, and will introduce added pressure drop. A ball valve would be the correct answer, along with a sediment filter.
April 19, 2026, 11:45 AM
old rugged crossNot getting sediment into the house. Not seeing anything in the water. Pressure is fine. Over time gate valves are notorious for leaking through. This one is. I am fine with a ball valve. but if there is some sand, even minute amounts is a ball valve going to handle it well? I don't know. A globe by design is really good. I do know that.