Valterra 6201 PVC Gate Valve, White, 2" Slip

The Valterra 6201 PVC Gate Valve seems to have mixed reviews from customers. While some customers have found it to be of good quality and easy to install, others have experienced issues with leakage. One customer reported that the valve started leaking at the seam after installation, which was only discovered once the valve was in use. This caused frustration as they had to order a new valve and pay for a plumber again. Another customer also had a similar experience, where the brand new valve they installed in their hot tub started leaking, resulting in a lot of work to replace it. On the positive side, several customers found the valve easy to use and praised its Construction quality. One customer even modified the valves and used them as air control valves in their gasifier woodgas powered truck, with great success. However, there were a few customers who mentioned that the valves sometimes leaked when shut off. They speculated that this could be due to algae or other contaminants that affected the seal over time. These customers mentioned that they would replace the valves when the leakage became bothersome, but it wasn't a major issue for them as the valves are inexpensive. Overall, the Valterra 6201 PVC Gate Valve appears to be hit or miss. While some customers have had a positive experience with it, others have encountered issues with leakage, which can be an inconvenience and require replacements.