I know this is nitrous related by maybe someone has experience with these on other applications.

Can I leave the bottle open all the time and use one of these as a shut on/off valve. Do these type of valves tend to leak more? I'm looking for a easier way to open or close without the expense of a remote opener.

Thanks



1/4 NPT NITROUS CONTROL VALVE (BRASS BODY W/STAINLESS BALL)

$24.27



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We actually have a couple of very knowledgable supporting vendors on the N2O Tech forum, who will be able to answer the question.

First question would be, is that valve rated for 1,500psi?

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If you look thru mcmastercarr or a grainger catolog you can find a valve that will work. It has to handle a pressure in the 1500-2000 psi range. I know you only want about a 900-950 psi of bottle pressure but you want the valve to be rated along the same rating as the bottle and they have a 1800psi burst disk in them. I'm using a 3/8 NPT ball valve with teflon seals. You have to make sure that it is a full flow valve.

NOS actually sells a brass ball valve with a teflon liner for this purpose but it is inly a 1/4" port and if you plan on stepping up to a -6 line that valve will be the restriction in the system.