King Brothers Plumbing fittings

[Mark...]

Any opinions on King Brothers plumbing supplies? Amazon has them, and the prices seem pretty good. I plan on using schedule 80, especially above the basement.

The box stores seem to lack decent supplies. And a guy on RC had a Lowes ball valve fail on a closed loop and he lost 300 gallons in 3 mins...

Throw me your plumbing knowledge...

 

[redfishbluefish]

......I plan on using schedule 80, especially above the basement....

I don't understand the use of schedule 80....especially if using pipe, unions, etc, because you'll lose internal diameter. Schedule 80 is for high pressure. There is virtually no pressure with our systems....and they are relatively expensive. So what am I missing?

 

[Mark...]

I don't understand the use of schedule 80....especially if using pipe, unions, etc, because you'll lose internal diameter. Schedule 80 is for high pressure. There is virtually no pressure with our systems....and they are relatively expensive. So what am I missing?

It seems schedule 40 can have performance issues. Valves hard to open and close, failures, etc. I can't take a chance upstairs. I will need just 2 unions and a gate valve upstairs. Peace of mind means a lot to me.

 

[Cdiggy]

I don't understand the use of schedule 80....especially if using pipe, unions, etc, because you'll lose internal diameter. Schedule 80 is for high pressure. There is virtually no pressure with our systems....and they are relatively expensive. So what am I missing?

I agree. If you want piece of mind go to a plumbing supply house where the real contractors go to get there stuff. You will pay more but the quality of their stuff is better than anything you can get at had or lowes. Those stores have a tendency to be a dumping ground for manufacturers sub standard parts. In a pinch I will go to the depot but if I want something to last I go to plumbing supply.

As for schedule 80 all it will really do for you is raise your operating pressure and lower your volume.

 

[dppitone]

We buy Gate Valves from King via Amazon.

 

[REEFLECTIONS]

all pvc ball valves are lousy for our use unless you want it strictly to turn the water off completely, if you want to regulate the water, gate valves work better. if you go with ball valves, put a strap on both sides of the valve to keep the pipe secure while operating the valve.

 

[Mike S]

I've been using the king brother gates valves also and haven't had an issue with them.

 

[Mark...]

Thanks for the replies. Seems like King is a good option.