Valves/Fittings for Stormwater Ponds
Valves/Fittings for Stormwater Ponds
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If you are using ductile iron, what type of fitting is most often used for stormwater ponds? Site info: 3 ft deep micropool, 10000 cf storage, 3-inch dia. D.I. pond drain w/gate valve, rest of drain system is PVC, concrete structure will house pipe drain system. I plan on using mechanical joint rather than flanged (big difference in cost). Is this OK in this application?





RE: Valves/Fittings for Stormwater Ponds
One thing I would personally do, though, is switch that gate valve to a ball valve. Gate valves have a tendency to freeze up, corrode, etc, after being out in the elements for years. That's why they're typically prohibited as through-hull valves on boats.
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