Im installing all new plumbing on my pool with multiple skimmers and water features, and I want to make sure I get the right valves for trouble free operation.
Does anyone have experience with this and recommendations?
My initial thoughts:
1. Cheap Home depot PVC ball valves - use them to adjust flow for each line in water features/multiple skimmers - get them adjusted right once, and never have to turn them again, thus quality doesn't matter?
So far i have not had a problem with them leaking, although my experience is limited.
2. Higher-end Jandy PVC ball valves. maybe this is what i should be using for skimmers/water features instead of home depot valves to avoid potential leaking in the future?
3. Brass ball valves - use for when occasional turning will be required. what about issues with mineral buildup or corrosion?
4. Jandy/Hayward/Pentair Diverter valves - use anytime the valve will need to be turned frequently, like during the weekly cleaning?
thanks
Does anyone have experience with this and recommendations?
My initial thoughts:
1. Cheap Home depot PVC ball valves - use them to adjust flow for each line in water features/multiple skimmers - get them adjusted right once, and never have to turn them again, thus quality doesn't matter?
So far i have not had a problem with them leaking, although my experience is limited.
2. Higher-end Jandy PVC ball valves. maybe this is what i should be using for skimmers/water features instead of home depot valves to avoid potential leaking in the future?
3. Brass ball valves - use for when occasional turning will be required. what about issues with mineral buildup or corrosion?
4. Jandy/Hayward/Pentair Diverter valves - use anytime the valve will need to be turned frequently, like during the weekly cleaning?
thanks