[Steam-engine] Hand valve preference

[Andrew]

I've used gate valves on my injectors for my engine and the only thing I
found is that they have a tendancy to leak on the steam supply side. That
causes the injectors to get hot and makes them fussy. I've been wanting to
change to globe valves to see if they're any better. I know the shut off
valve that supplies steam to the engine is a globe valve and it seals real
nice.
Andrew.

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On Tue, 28 Mar 2006, Richard Strobel wrote:

>    Hello;
> Been told by a very knowledgeable source that "Globe" type hand valves are
> the preferred valve to use with feedwater piping.  Now everywhere I read it
> states that "Gate" valves are less restrictive in regards to pressure drop.
>
>    Would someone please set me straight here...hope I didn't re-open up that
> can of worms!!!
>
>
>    Thanks in anticipation,
>
>    RickinMt.
>
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