Are Pegler valves any good?

Good quality. Don’t have to have a valve leak Recommended. ” ” Excellent valve as expected from Pegler, worth paying the extra for especially if its for yourself as it will last longer and perform better than the cheaper ones. ” 1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Are Pegler ball valves directional?

The valve is marked with a directional flow arrow on the body. The valve will function correctly providing it is fitted so that the fluid transported follows the indicated flow direction.

Where are Pegler valves made?

Made in Yorkshire, Serviced to the World Energy and water conservation is very much at the forefront of our product development. Peglers’ unique Integrated Piping System brings together valves, fitting and pipes in one complete pipe-work system, with an emphasis on delivering heat free jointing.

What is a Ballofix valve?

Product Description. The Pegler Valve Ballofix copper x copper 15mm chrome-plated brass ball mixing valve is a type of quarter-turn non-return valve employing a hollow, perforated and pivoting ball to control the direction of flow.

Are Pegler taps made in UK?

Pegler Kitchen Mixers and Taps, Pegler have been a british tap manufacturer for decades now with a good reputation for durability and quality for the right price.

Why are they called Yorkshire Fittings?

The “Yorkshire” brand of plumbing fittings belonged to Yorkshire Copper Works Ltd of Leeds. This company was founded in 1909 on the site of the former Elmore’s Depositing Co., to manufacture copper and brass tubes for boilers.

Can I install a ball valve upside down?

VALVE ORIENTATION: Installation upside down is not recommended because it can cause dirt to accumulate by the stem packing. The best practice is to install with the valve stem facing upwards whenever possible.

Does it matter which direction a ball valve is installed?

Unidirectional ball valves allow liquid to flow in only one direction. Typically, the outside of the valve will be marked with an arrow showing the direction of flow. Inside the valve, there is only one seat.

Do you need flux with Yorkshire Fittings?

Yorkshire flux and Traditional Craftsman’s flux are specially formulated for jointing copper tubes with Yorkshire integral solder ring fittings. All fluxes are, to some extent, corrosive, but special care should be taken with so-called self cleaning fluxes. Yorkshire flux is not suitable for gas applications. 2.

Can you use solder fittings on LPG?

Inefficient joints will cause LPG to leak. To minimise the risk of this happening joints must be made with compression fittings. Soldered joints must not be used because of their low resistance to heat, such as that experienced in an initial fire.