Who makes/sells aluminum seacocks/valves

Discussion in 'Boatbuilding' started by Guest, Oct 7, 2002.

  1. Guest

    Guest Guest

    I am looking for a company that makes/sells aluminum seacocks/valves.
     
    Guest, Oct 7, 2002
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  2. Guest

    Guest Guest

    Why do you not want a typical bronze seacock? Corrioson?

    Have you considered a reinforced nylon / Marelon seacock?
     
    Guest, Oct 7, 2002
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  3. sailvayu
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    sailvayu Junior Member

    I have yet to see an alum. valve. If you use bronze you have to COMPLETLY insulate it from the alum. I would go with the plastic.
     
    sailvayu, Oct 9, 2002
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  4. Guest

    Guest Guest

    Metal Cocks

    We have to use metal for MCA, especialy in the engine room.
     
    Guest, Oct 12, 2002
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  5. Guest

    Guest Guest

    better late then never, try PBM valves in the Pittsburgh Pa. area, they use to make Alum 3 piece industrail ball valves, not sure if they still do
     
    Guest, Oct 15, 2002
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  7. gonzo
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    gonzo Senior Member

    You don't need to insulate the seacock from the hull if there is proper anodic protection. Outdrives and outboards.have aluminum housings and the trim cylinders, pivot pins, shafts and other parts are stainless. They have no corrosion problems with proper care and mainteinance. It is mandatory to have metal valves bellow the waterline.
     
    gonzo, Nov 2, 2002
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