Gate Valves stop water?

[shrimped]

Hello, I plan on using gate valves to separate separate tank systems because they are all linked to one single sump. I however only have 1 tank for now but would like to add more in the future. Because i would have to plan plumbing ahead of time, would a gate valve stop all water from exiting one side or would there still be a small trickle?

 

[dbowman5]

Hello, I plan on using gate valves to separate separate tank systems because they are all linked to one single sump. I however only have 1 tank for now but would like to add more in the future. Because i would have to plan plumbing ahead of time, would a gate valve stop all water from exiting one side or would there still be a small trickle?

a gate valve properly working can close water tight.

 

[ReefChef19]

Hello, I plan on using gate valves to separate separate tank systems because they are all linked to one single sump. I however only have 1 tank for now but would like to add more in the future. Because i would have to plan plumbing ahead of time, would a gate valve stop all water from exiting one side or would there still be a small trickle?

It would stop all as long as the valve is clean. You would have to periodically clean it to prevent any trickling. Maybe once or twice a year.

 

[shrimped]

awesome, thank you for replying!

 

[Reef-junky]

Would be better off with a ball or butterfly valve.