Require Advice on Valve Types

[yonrico]

What determines the use of a gate or globe valve?

I am trying to install a 1/2" valve with 1/2" NPT threaded ends but I am unsure if I shlould use a globe or a gate valve.

 

[jte]

I'd suggest reposting to forum408 and then Red Flagging this one since you don't want to double post.