New Shut-Off Valve

[Larry Cobb]

Got a new shut-off valve that I think is a contender. It has PTFE stem packing adjustment, & rated @ 300 degrees F. & 600 PSI. Reasonable price, UL listed for gas service, & strong butterfly handle. Initial hi-temp testing looked good.


http://www.cobbcarpet.com/zen/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=68&products_id=5589

 

[Mikey P]

But is it Bob Foster Tough?

 

[Larry Cobb]

Bob was, I believe using a gas valve for his shut-off.

This valve is also rated by U.L. for gas service.

 

[hogjowl]

Send one to Damon

 

[Zee]

600psi sounds a bit weak.

 

[Bob Pruitt]

How about one that's rated for 1200psi ?

 

[Nomad74]

I don’t know Larry. I could see that nut on top coming off and making life hell.

 

[Larry Cobb]

We have always had one rated for 2000 PSI @ 300', but it is several times the cost.

The design is very similar.

Only a few customers use them (Billy Lewis is one)

http://www.cobbcarpet.com/zen/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=68&products_id=5543

 

[Larry Cobb]

We don't sell them any more.

We think this new valve at the top is a better design.

We still sell the Parker yellow handle types.

Time will tell.

 

[Jim Martin]

I bought a few of Joe's valves at an ICE show I went to a few years ago and I am still using the same ones today.......best 8 bucks I ever spent.....

I give the one that looks like a gas valve less than a month....the way people reel in that line...that handle will be garbage in no time...the yellow coating I give it a week...

the yellow Parker valves are really good... you're going to get more time out of those than any of that style....

 

[steve_64]

I've been using the black handle Parker looking one. I finally broke the handle off of it after about 2 years but it never leaked.

 

[FB7777]

I bought a few of Joe's valves at an ICE show I went to a few years ago and I am still using the same ones today.......best 8 bucks I ever spent.....

I give the one that looks like a gas valve less than a month....the way people reel in that line...that handle will be garbage in no time...the yellow coating I give it a week...

the yellow Parker valves are really good... you're going to get more time out of those than any of that style....

Agree

And my crazy valves are holding up great too

I have one new one left

Hopefully someone will sell them , the yellow handle version has a tendency of having the screw loosen ( insert Joe Joke here )

 

[Mike Draper]

PArker yellow will last forever if you dont drag hose. I still have the original one on my truck after 6 years. After each job I release the steam from my TM with my rinse hose and then rinse out filters wash off tools etc. The initial burst of steam that comes out from my machine is around 280+ deg. That Parker valve still works perfect. However, they only last about 3-4 months on my solution line becuase i wind it up after each job by dragging it along the ground. I give this new Larry / Joe valve less than a month. That metal piece on top will break off fast, especially in the winter.

 

[FB7777]

That design is not new at all Larry

I bought A similar version except it had only metal on the handle a few years back and just like Mike Draper said, it broke quickly. $30 for a couple months is disappointing

Too bulky and will catch on things as it's being pulled


Wasn't there a guy that was designing a shut off that twisted on and off?

 

[SamIam]

600 psi is weak

 

[Acp]

the made in italy home depot one for $4 is still the toughest and best imo, never wears out even if you drag it winding the hose up

 

[FB7777]

the made in italy home depot one for $4 is still the toughest and best imo, never wears out even if you drag it winding the hose up

You have a link?

 

[Dolly Llama]

You have a link?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbil...ed-FPT-x-FPT-Ball-Valve-116-2-14-EB/205817885


used them for years
as good and better as any

donno what the hubbub is about valves and why/how so many seem to have problems??

we got appx 1000 hours or more on them
and take literally 2 minutes or less to change in the field



.L.T.A.

 

[hogjowl]

“Got”
As Alzheimer’s sets in, that’ll change

 

[GreenTechAgain]

I'll just stick with JoeValves.

 

[Dolly Llama]

“Got”
As Alzheimer’s sets in, that’ll change

I promise I'll stay out of threads asking about speling and gramur, Professer PokeChop


Goobwad

LTA

 

[Larry Cobb]

I would like a cleaner to test this valve side-by-side with a "joe" valve,

and report his comparison.

I sold 100's of "joe" valves ( some lasted & some failed),

& I think this one will last longer.

 

[Acp]

You have a link?

home depot plumbing section.. I change them because they are ugly way before they ever fail, bullet proof.

you can just buy like 4 of them at a time. If the longer level bothers you, you can take the knob off of the foster or joe bristor one and screw it on

 

[Jim Martin]

I would like a cleaner to test this valve side-by-side with a "joe" valve,

and report his comparison.

I sold 100's of "joe" valves ( some lasted & some failed),

& I think this one will last longer.

you know my address................

 

[Larry Cobb]

Your daughter can disassemble both valves,

& give us her professional opinion.

We know she handles all the technical decisions.

 

[hogjowl]

Larry
You can send me one to test
As long as it’s free

 

[Larry Cobb]

But ,

Jim's daughter is technically more proficient.

 

[hogjowl]

So?

 

[ruff]

Only one word: Damon.
If it lasts longer than a month with him, you got a winner.

Marty & Jim just fluff & babysit all their equipment

 

[Larry Cobb]

Damon might try to take it apart . . .

no telling what it would look like afterwards .