Can angle valves develop leaks over time?

Angle valves may indeed leak after being used for a period of time. The main reasons for angle valve leakage include aging of gaskets, improper installation and long use. Aging of gaskets will cause them to lose their sealing properties, improper installation may cause the threaded interface to be loose, and long use will cause the internal parts to age.

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Reasons for angle valve leakage

Material selection for angle valves

Maintenance suggestions for angle valves

Reasons for angle valve leakage

Aging of gaskets: The gaskets in the angle valve play a sealing role. If the gaskets are aged, deformed or worn, the angle valve will leak. Generally speaking, the gaskets will become fragile or lose their sealing properties after the angle valve has been used for a long time.

‌Improper installation: If the angle valve is improperly installed, such as the threaded interface is not handled well, the connection is not tight, or the connection port of the connecting pipe is not tightened, it will also cause leakage.

‌Excessive use time: If the angle valve is used for too long, its internal parts will age, resulting in leakage. Generally speaking, the service life of the angle valve is between 5-10 years. It is recommended to replace the angle valve with a new one after this time.

Material selection for angle valves

Material selection: It is recommended to choose angle valves made of all copper or SUS304 stainless steel, because these materials are corrosion-resistant and have a long service life. Avoid choosing angle valves made of zinc alloy or plastic, because these materials are prone to rust and corrosion and have a short service life.

Maintenance suggestions for angle valves

Regular inspection and maintenance: Regularly check the use of angle valves and replace aging gaskets or the entire angle valve in time. Make sure that each installation is performed in the correct manner and that each connection port is tightened.

Through the above measures, the problem of angle valve leakage can be effectively reduced and its service life can be extended.