scarabrad
New Member
Hi folks,
Looking for some input from the experts.
We just purchased a new home with a 20+ year old water main shutoff valve located exterior to the house. The valve is at ground level and may or may not have minimal leaking from it. The plumber is proposing replacing it with a brand new valve and then placing a second valve (not currently present) just beyond where the main supply splits to provide water to the irrigation system and to the fire supression/sprinkler system.
So...
1) Is this a reasonable idea having the two separate shutoff valves in series (one pre-irrigation and fire suppression and one post that will just cut off water to the house)? The cost is very high to do this because of the area and the company we are using (big company, lots of overhead, but are available and do a great job) so doing one would be half the price of doing both.
2) What is the best kind of main shutoff valve to install for durability and ease of use?
3) Any other considerations I should bring up to the installer? This will be a property used 6 months out of the year and safety, design and installation are of critical importance to me.
Thanks, in advance. I've enjoyed perusing this site and am grateful for the ongoing input of others in the know!
SR
Looking for some input from the experts.
We just purchased a new home with a 20+ year old water main shutoff valve located exterior to the house. The valve is at ground level and may or may not have minimal leaking from it. The plumber is proposing replacing it with a brand new valve and then placing a second valve (not currently present) just beyond where the main supply splits to provide water to the irrigation system and to the fire supression/sprinkler system.
So...
1) Is this a reasonable idea having the two separate shutoff valves in series (one pre-irrigation and fire suppression and one post that will just cut off water to the house)? The cost is very high to do this because of the area and the company we are using (big company, lots of overhead, but are available and do a great job) so doing one would be half the price of doing both.
2) What is the best kind of main shutoff valve to install for durability and ease of use?
3) Any other considerations I should bring up to the installer? This will be a property used 6 months out of the year and safety, design and installation are of critical importance to me.
Thanks, in advance. I've enjoyed perusing this site and am grateful for the ongoing input of others in the know!
SR