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Offline MattyAHA

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anyone know how to make a ball valve handle tighter
« on: September 15, 2020, 02:04:53 pm »
im having a issue with my ball valve on/off handle being super loose and it wont seal. i took it apart to make sure the 2 white nylon gaskets are sandwiching the ball which they are, after reassembling it and tighting it with 2 wrenches the on/off handle is still super loose and literally a gust of wind can open it, is it shot?
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Offline Bob357

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Re: anyone know how to make a ball valve handle tighter
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2020, 03:53:17 pm »
Sounds like it's either worn out or defective. They're cheap enough that I'd just replace it.
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Offline Joe719

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Re: anyone know how to make a ball valve handle tighter
« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2020, 07:21:06 pm »
The valve seats are directional. Make sure you have the concave sides against the ball.
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