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[Wet_Boots]

Originally Posted by Mike Leary

The subs ( ex-ex owners of my biz) are suggesting Ford curb stops; not a bad idea, either.

Since they now have ball valve curb stops, you'd have to get more precise and use something older in design, because even a Ford ball valve will require winterizing in sprinkler applications.

[greenmonster304]

Originally Posted by Mike Leary

The subs ( ex-ex owners of my biz)

what does this mean? Did you hold the note and they defaulted?

[Mike Leary]

Originally Posted by greenmonster304

what does this mean? Did you hold the note and they defaulted?

No, I sold the biz and they paid it off, then they sold the company again. My last system I was retained to manage, and I get to deal with the no-show subs again.

[cjohn2000]

Originally Posted by Wet_Boots

Since they now have ball valve curb stops, you'd have to get more precise and use something older in design, because even a Ford ball valve will require winterizing in sprinkler applications.

I only spec curb stops on iso valves that are deep, subject to ground water or you cant see them. Never understood why people put ball valves in the same box as the backflow. Saw one once where the installer put a gate valve before and after the backflow or the plastic globe valves