catalinajack
Guru
I have several of these still in service, working, but stiff and difficult to open and close. I know the guts can be removed while on the hard and serviced (sanded) and lubed such that they will operate far more easily. But, here is my quesyion. Why not leave them in the open and simply hard plumb a new ball valve in line and use that as the through-hull shut-off instead? Would doing so run afoul of any ABYC recommendations. Yes, I know that new through hulls can be installed but at a significant cost. And, please, respectfully, I am not seeking responses on what anyone would do or not do. I simply want to know whether this is a viable and acceptable alternative to repair or replacement.