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    quarter turn water shut-off valve with a long handle?

    Is it possible to buy quarter turn water shut-off valves (for bathroom fixtures) that have long handles? The only one's I see for sale locally have very short handles, which makes them hard to turn. For example: http://www.homedepot.com/p/BrassCraf...X-C1/202047059

    I can find quarter turn valves with long handles that are designed for straight runs of pipe, but haven't found any that replace the bathroom shut-off type.

    This type of valve has an nice handle, but it's designed for hoses to a washing machine. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BQNDHA...a-465686808232

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    Would a standard ball valve work? I bought some good quality 1/4 turn valves at Home Depot to control my air compressor lines, as on the right of this picture:
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    I don't recall the typical fixture plumbing. If a ball valve wouldn't work, I'd consider replacing a little bitty handle with a one I made to suit me. Typically handles come off with a screw and expose a shaft.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stephen Tashiro View Post
    Is it possible to buy quarter turn water shut-off valves (for bathroom fixtures) that have long handles? The only one's I see for sale locally have very short handles, which makes them hard to turn. For example: http://www.homedepot.com/p/BrassCraf...X-C1/202047059

    I can find quarter turn valves with long handles that are designed for straight runs of pipe, but haven't found any that replace the bathroom shut-off type.

    This type of valve has an nice handle, but it's designed for hoses to a washing machine. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BQNDHA...a-465686808232

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    You mean these? http://www.homedepot.com/p/BrassCraf...X-C1/202047059
    They have them in several inlet types/sizes...looks like all the outlets are 3/8" compression.
    EDIT: never mind that's the same one you posted...but I've never had any problem turning one, unlike the 'standard' style.
    2nd EDIT: just pulled one out of my spares bin, looks like it might be dodgy to fit a different handle to it. But have you considered just drilling/chiseling a 'socket' that fits the handle in a fist-sized chunk of hardwood and use it as a wrench? It's not like you have to use them every day...
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    I don't like those either, how about these

    https://www.lowes.com/pd/Keeney-Chro...-Valve/3191049
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    Quote Originally Posted by George Bokros View Post
    I don't like those either, how about these

    https://www.lowes.com/pd/Keeney-Chro...-Valve/3191049

    Thank you. I'll look for those.

    The reviews on the Lowes site are confusing. One review claims the handle is plastic. Another review complains about the valve pulling off a pex connector. At least it looks like the handle can be replaced.

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    Few years back an octopus turned one and let all the water out of his tank. He should be considered extremely armed and kinda dangerous.

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    Be careful. Most of these valves have plastic internals. With a longer handle comes the risk of breaking the shaft when operating the valve.

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    The type I mentioned comes in a variety of configurations, versions for soldering, threaded, Sharkbite, compression fittings, etc. spand come in different sizes. Here is one: https://www.directmaterial.com/stain...FUQ9gQodOo4I3Q Most have brass bodies.

    The balls are stainless steel and will probably work forever with minimal effort. I have one outside I have to dig the dirt away to turn. It's been working since 1988. I have another on a livestock waterer that uses adapters to work with pvc pipe.

    You want something easy to turn? Look at this type.

    I do my own installations but if in doubt any plumber could install one in any installation, adapting as needed.

    JKJ

    Quote Originally Posted by John K Jordan View Post
    Would a standard ball valve work? I bought some good quality 1/4 turn valves at Home Depot ...

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    Or just keep a short piece of PVC pipe handy for a cheater bar?
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