Ball valve for Abelo 50 litre Settling Tank

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Location
near Weston, Staffordshire ST18
Hive Type
National
Number of Hives
3
I have the above tank that is supplied with a metal gate valve controlling a 40mms outlet.
Abelo do sell a Bottling Valve and Ball Valve but they are not cheap.
I was wondering it there is anyone on the forum who has already converted this gate valve to a ball valve using readily obtained parts from engineering/plumbing suppliers.
I would be loathed to try and remove the whole outlet for fear of damaging the thread but the actual gate is easily removed.
A list of all the necessary foodsafe parts and suppliers would be most helpful.
I have attached a picture of the valve
Thank you in advance8203E613-9D49-47AE-BF83-7334E86E9B5D.jpeg
 
£195 for fitting plus an industry standard 1 1/2" valve valve. The valve on its own is only £25 so its about £170 for the fittings but if you made a simple clamp the host fitting and the flange are about £12 each. call it £50
 
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I have the above tank that is supplied with a metal gate valve controlling a 40mms outlet.
Abelo do sell a Bottling Valve and Ball Valve but they are not cheap.
I was wondering it there is anyone on the forum who has already converted this gate valve to a ball valve using readily obtained parts from engineering/plumbing suppliers.
I would be loathed to try and remove the whole outlet for fear of damaging the thread but the actual gate is easily removed.
A list of all the necessary foodsafe parts and suppliers would be most helpful.
I have attached a picture of the valve
Thank you in advanceView attachment 35236
Not sure what your problem with using the gate valve is? Your info says you have 3 hives so I'm thinking there's little return on investment for alterations. The simplicity of the gate valve and ease of cleaning has a lot of advantage.
 
I find that with a full tank the honey rises up and over the gate valve no matter how much I open it. I have to empty honey into a jug then fill the jars otherwise I end up with drips everywhere. I only have a few hives so it is not worth the cost of a different valve. If anyone has a technique that may work, I'd be happy to hear it.
 
Sounds like you just need to tighten it a little
 
I find that with a full tank the honey rises up and over the gate valve no matter how much I open it. I have to empty honey into a jug then fill the jars otherwise I end up with drips everywhere. I only have a few hives so it is not worth the cost of a different valve. If anyone has a technique that may work, I'd be happy to hear it.
Keep the flap close to the face as you swing it to open. You could put a spring washer under the nut on the pivot end or a largish stainless "repair washer" on the clamping nut end. It would achieve the same effect as the plastic guide on the Thorne's deluxe gate valve. Honey Valve Plastic, 1.5" bore
 
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