what is best valve to even flow for return lines

[aj12790]

I have an external pump with 2 a 1.5 inch return.After the tee to divert the water to each return line,what is the best valve to even the flow between both lines?Thanks in advance..

 

[repair]

I would just put a ball valve in each return line and then you can adjust the flow any way you like.

 

[rallysman]

I would just put a ball valve in each return line and then you can adjust the flow any way you like.

Just a simple ball valve from your favorite hardware store.

 

[aj12790]

Thanks for the reply/I figured that.Then I was talking to someone who thought you could only use a ball valve for totally open or totally closed not to regulate pressue.Thanks for the info..........

 

[VLDesign]

I would suggest you NOT get the ball valve from your local hardware store as I have used them in the past and just about every single one of them no longers turns with out a nice sized wrench and even that is a struggle.

Spend the money and get real high quality valves from savco.com or plumbingsupply.com.

 

[rallysman]

I have some that are 5 years old and act like they're new. Gate valves suck, but a PVC ball valve should never give you a problem.

 

[aj12790]

I have some that are 5 years old and act like they're new. Gate valves suck, but a PVC ball valve should never give you a problem.

Thans for all the info.I am going with a single union ball valve

 

[repair]

I have some that are 5 years old and act like they're new. Gate valves suck, but a PVC ball valve should never give you a problem.