Single union ball valve problem

chris17

Member
I did a fresh water test on my 125g to find that when I went to take my return pump plumbing apart, my single union ball valve is not sealing completely. The valve comes from my sump, so when I undo the union water comes out at a pretty good rate. The plumbing is all glued together and in place, there also is not enough pvc pipe to cut the valve off and replace it.
What should I do about this?
What would you do about this?
 

devil dog

Active Member
If you can get to the inside of the sump you can use a cork... that will stop the flow thats what i have had to do... if you dontuse the valve like every day it will not close all the way after some time...
Good luck
 

chris17

Member
That would be a good idea, but I forgot to mention the plumbing is 2" lol Never seen a 2" round cork lol
 

devil dog

Active Member
yeah they do make 2" that is what mine is... i just looked online and found one... I dont know what the it was now... sorry
But SCSInet is right that would work also and be easier to find...
 
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