3-way valve converted to 2-way?
3-way valve converted to 2-way?
(OP)
has anyone ever had to jerry-rig a 3-way valve to do 2-way operation? it seems to me that one would just need to disconnect the bypass leg and cap the open pipe connections. is it really any more complicated than that?





RE: 3-way valve converted to 2-way?
RE: 3-way valve converted to 2-way?
The actuator may be more difficult to move from 'off' to 'on' since it will be blocking full pressure.
Ted
RE: 3-way valve converted to 2-way?
Agree with the others. A bit depending on type of valve you have (ball, plug or other) and liquid. Be aware of 'sticking' problems and/or adequate torque if the liquid have a dry-stuff content that could gather at the blinded port or if the liquid crystallizes when drying.
Normally, if the valve works well as a three-way, it should als work with a blocked port as two-way.
RE: 3-way valve converted to 2-way?
Suggest you document that it is only temporary and keep a CYA file of who approved it.