Ss Ball Valves

[ntboozer]

Now that I have sourced (gota love the old recycling centre (dump shop)), modified, cleaned and polished 2 x 50lt SS containers h34r: for my HLT (electric) and kettle (gas) I've decided to fit them up with SS ball valves and fittings. My guess is the prefered size is 1/2" and I have seen a few post promoting the 2 and 3 peice ball valves (re cleaning etc).
My question to those out there far more educated than I in these pieces of kit is as follows:
Are the advantages of the 3 piece valve (disassembly etc) worth the extra cost and physical size over the 2 piece?

Quotes I have at the moment are low $20 for 1/2" 2 piece amd mid $20 for the 1/2" 3 piece. Nearly all the suppliers stated the physical size of the 3 piece would be a burden - what do you guys (and gals) think?

Cheers
nt
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[Vlad the Pale Aler]

Go for the $6 coated brass 1/2" valve from all DIY shops, if you suspect it of being dirty or infected, throw it away and buy another.
But on the other hand, one powerball...

 

[ntboozer]

Vlad,
Thanks for the reply however had I wanted to use 'plated' brass fitting I wouldn't have posted my question (I would have just used the spare garden irrigation fittings I have in the shed (you should see what Darwin water does to these things - would be throwing heaps away)).

Like most things I don't mind spending the $'s when I know I'm getting quality and value for money - I've no need to wait for power ball - if I don't have the spare $'s then I keep brewing kits until the AG set up is complete - no dramas.

Cheers and beers
nt
(currently enjoying a few Premium Bavarian Wheat (ozbrew kits and bits) pints
:beer:

 

[redbeard]

if u can get a 3 piece for not much $$ more, then go for it. im not sure why the size would be a burden.

 

[Batz]

You will never pull a value apart

They are made like that so the seats can be changed , you'll never have to do that either.

Go the one piece jobbies

Batz