PVC Ball valve wing handles breaking

[doublewide6]

Just wondering if I need to replace the entire valve or it the handles on these valves pop off and can be replaced?
Here is a pic. of my valve. Thanks
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Inch-PVC-Ball ... RTM1303753

 

[Nova13]

toast

 

[doublewide6]

so basically I need to replumb?

 

[jblizzle]

Yup. This is why we always try to recommend true pool valves (like the Neverlube). The PVC ball valves get stiff and then they break resulting in a re-plumb.

Posted from my Droid with Tapatalk ... sorry if my response is short

 

[Bama Rambler]

Another good thing about the pool valves are that they can be rebuilt without removing them from the plumbing.

 

[msumoose]

If you need to turn them until you replace....try a strap wrench.

 

[dundey]

Don't always have to replace ball valves if the handles break. Jandy ball valves pop off and can be replaced as long as the valves still function.

Zodiac R0444200 2-Inch Handle Replacement Kit for Zodiac Jandy Non-Union Ball Valve

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008E6J238/ref ... B008E6J238

 

[doublewide6]

This sucks! I have 6 of these valves, and don't have $300 for jandy valves. So it looks like I'm replumbing these. I heard about UV rays giving you cancer, but nothing about headaches!

 

[Melt In The Sun]

A big pair of channel lock pliers works well too.

 

[doublewide6]

Good News! "Once in while the blind squirrel finds that nut." I contacted the manufacturer and the handle is replaceable. Just use a screwdriver to break off the glued on cap then remove the phillips head screw and the handle will pull straight off. I tested it and it is true. My valves were manufactured by Grandy Company. The part number for the handle is HMIP200. I bought 8 handles for $38 including shipping. No plumbing for me!

 

[doublewide6]

Just in case anyone has the same problem. I figured I would post this video repair to help you out. Thanks for the help and suggestions.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY-h1t2KY3s

 

[linen]

Thanks for the video DW

 

[carlos31820]

I was wondering about these same valves in my pool. I painted mine to try to slow down the effects of the sun but I'm glad to see I wont need to replumb whenever those those handles finally break off. Thanks a bunch for the post and video.

 

[fast1971chevelle]

you can buy the same valves at lowes for about 3 dollars cheaper and no shipping.......Mike

 

[Smykowski]

Just in case anyone has the same problem. I figured I would post this video repair to help you out.

Awesome post, thanks for making the video. I never would have thought you could replace just the handle.

Yet another reason why I love TFP.

 

[doublewide6]

you can buy the same valves at lowes for about 3 dollars cheaper and no shipping.......Mike

I looked at Lowe's site and you can only buy the valves. The valves are $14.85 each I need 6 of them. I could not find the replacement handles and I'm not sure if these are Granby valves. I http://www.lowes.com/pd_21489-34146-P20 ... fo=ordered 8 handles just to be safe.

 

[jtech1]

Those Lowes and HD valves are VERY hard to turn. Net impossible for larger valves. Are the Andy ball valves any easier to turn or do you have to go to never lubes to be easy to turn? I need two for slide water throttling. I like the basic handy ball valve with built in union, but it will be located under slide entry where I can't get a wrench, only my hand.

 

[ps0303]

Go with the never lube valves. Those ball valve handles will break eventually and then you have to replace them again. Do it right and go never lube.

 

[Melt In The Sun]

Check the pentair and hayward versions of those never lube valves too...they're just as good, and may be cheaper depending on where you get them.

 

[linen]

Check the pentair and hayward versions of those never lube valves too...they're just as good, and may be cheaper depending on where you get them.

I was looking at pentair valves since I have seen them quite a bit cheaper, but they look a little different in construction, see the pvc version here: http://pentairpool.com/pool-owner/products/valves-diverter-valve-15-and-2-2-way-and-3-way-39.htm also here: http://www.poolsupplyworld.com/Pent...-Diverter-Valve-with-1-12-PVC-Pipe/263037.htm

Are valves like these any good? Only $20 bucks for 1.5" 2-way or $24 for 3-way...what am I missing?