bsky4463
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Post by bsky4463 on Oct 2, 2013 16:38:05 GMT -5
I have an older Star grinder which I conveniently broke the valve that controls water flow onto my 8" wheel. There is 1/4" copper tubing supplying the water to the side of the valve and then it drips/flows the water down on top of the wheel. Any suggestions on where I can find a small replacement valve? Many thanks. Cheers.
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rxscram
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Post by rxscram on Oct 2, 2013 17:17:51 GMT -5
Grainger.com or mcmaster.com would be my first places to look. It would probably be easier to find using the mcmaster website, but price might be slightly higher. Of course, once you got a part number, you could always try Google.
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Post by orrum on Oct 2, 2013 17:48:08 GMT -5
Lowes for the valve, be sure to get the compression ring to slide on the copper tube, its supposed to be in the pack but just check to be sure. Get a lamp screw nut for the valve in the lighting area.
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Post by Drummond Island Rocks on Oct 2, 2013 19:09:29 GMT -5
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Post by jakesrocks on Oct 2, 2013 19:57:57 GMT -5
Your local hardware store. Look for the fittings for refrigerators with built in ice machines, or water control valves for swamp coolers.
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Post by johnjsgems on Oct 2, 2013 20:40:15 GMT -5
They are called needle valves and you should find them at any hardware store. I usually by angled valves that are 1/4" compression inlet and 1/8" pipe outlet. With Lortone sheet metal hoods you can drill a snug hole and the pipe thread will thread in. Or use the jam nut as someone mentioned, You might need compression on both ends to use the jam nut.
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bsky4463
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Post by bsky4463 on Oct 2, 2013 20:55:44 GMT -5
Mini brass needle valve angled - exactly the info I needed, as well as the sources and the intel on the compression fitting. Many thanks to all who replied. Cheers.
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