UDS ball valve prices

[grindstaff3]

Where do you guys get your ball valves for your UDS at a good price? All I can find it the $12-$15 range ad that seems high.

 

[jonboy]

That sounds about right for a 1/2" brass valve.
jon

 

[grindstaff3]

i'm lookin at 3/4. should that matter much with price?

 

[jonboy]

bigger valves=more brass=more$
that sounds like a good price
jon

 

[Bbq Bubba]

Harbor Freight.....

$5.99 for 3/4", i buy em all when their on sale.

 

[grindstaff3]

Sweet, thanks bubba.

Hey being that you are a UDS parts expert. How bout good handles?

 

[Meat Burner]

Bubba's right Paul. Harbor Freight on south Campbell usually has them.

 

[grindstaff3]

Thank Keith, I'm figuring on just making myself a new barrel as well. I think it will be easier to work with if I have a tight fitting system.

 

[Weiser]

I purchased a 3/4" last week @TSC for $6.49. Everyday price.

Weiser

 

[Bbq Bubba]

Sweet, thanks bubba.

Hey being that you are a UDS parts expert. How bout good handles?

Would you believe the dollar store sells garage door style handles for.....



































A DOLLAR!

 

[Smokin Turkey]

I pay $12 for one 1" sweat ball valve with a true 1" opening but I'm getting them at cost. I'm sleeping with a woman who's family owns a plumbing and heating oil business.

(Wife MOD)
And yes, my heating oil and her truck's gasoline is free. :twisted:

 

[jcinadr]

I paid 7ish for the harbor freight valve. Any reason not to use .75 or 1.0 brass gate valves?

 

[Norcoredneck]

You will be disappointed with 1/2". Won't get the temp unless you also have 2-3 more open nipples. Go 3/4"

 

[Dr_KY]

You will be disappointed with 1/2". Won't get the temp unless you also have 2-3 more open nipples. Go 3/4"

I second and 3/4 that.

 

[JamesB]

1", brass, screw on ball valves from Harbor Freight. They were on sale for $8.99ea.