Wiper on/off valve

[RussGW270]

Anyone know where to locate one of these? It is the on/off valve for the wiper water.

Russ

 

[RussGW270]

Never mind, found the ridiculously priced valves online.

 

[SkunkBoat]

Never mind, found the ridiculously priced valves online.

no law that says you can't substitute... go to Home Depot and stare at shi...
Bet you find something under $15...maybe with hose barbs directly to the tubing...

 

[RussGW270]

Yea, I was there earlier looking. Had to leave so I could ditch the lonely guy trying to help me that was clearly lost and looking for something to do...heh

Russ

 

[seasick]

Depending on the space you have to play with, a straight pvc ball valve and a few fittings, either threaded or glued should work. All parts available at HD or Lowes

 

[RussGW270]

Agreed. I just had a salesperson ask if I was finding everything okay and I made the mistake of showing him what I was looking for... took everything I had to kick him loose lol.. and then I decided to head back later.

The valve looks good, I think it was the washers in the connections, which I was able to locate. Will know this next week when I hook it all back up. Not a major issue, not like I need washer fluid lol.. but the leak was there so.. heh

R

 

[Fishtales]

you need that expensive stock valve or you may create a restomod GW!

 

[Bayhouse]

I paid $25 on eBay, was worth the few extra dollars than trying to cobble something together.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/GRADY-WHIT...515685?hash=item2cbd1f7225:g:26cAAOSwmgJY5-2y

 

[RussGW270]

Oh, I agree....probably better. Thing is, the new valve is not as nice as my old one lol....but, I think I can combine them if I have to

For now, I got new seals and will be trying torepair instead of replace and will see if that fixes it.

R

 

[Ridge Runner]

I am planning to rig up an electric valve soon... If I get around to it I will post up.

 

[ceadmilefailte]

Does anyone know where to find the windshield washer manafold valve?

 

[ROBERTH]

What does this valve do actually?
I have an aftermarket Marineco remote wiper washer kit I use on mine now, but have always wondered how I could just pipe into my freshwater pressure system and use it instead? Must be some type of switch to activate a valve to open/close?

 

[glacierbaze]

Does anyone know where to find the windshield washer manafold valve?

Link 2 posts above still seems to work.
We all know GW didn;t manufacture that part, and their use is probably a fraction of 1% of its use, but sellers are smart enough to list it as 'Grady White', and triple the price. You can find that with 3/8 fittings, as a stop valve in any plumbing department, but most likely you will only find chrome or nickle plated brass.

 

[Dhirsh]

First thing any passenger on my boat does when they sit behind the console is immediately fiddle with that damn knob. Followed by me saying “ Where the hell is this water coming from?” I like it for its simplicity, I just wish they hadn‘t put it right in front of my passengers seats on the dash. It’s apparently irresistible. Like a sign that says “Don’t touch this button”

 

[glacierbaze]

Here you go! 30 second Google search for "Quest stop valve".
Five bucks online, and $7.59 at Ace Hardware.
One is 3/8 X 1/2, other is 1/2 X1/2. Not sure which is correct.

Zurn Qest Plastic 100 PSI Angle Shut-Off Valve 1/2 x 3/8 CTS in. for Hot and Cold Water

Zurn Qest in-lines shut-off valve will be of great aid for easy repairs and retrofit installations with no specialty tools needed. This water shut-off valve is compatible with Zurn PEX potable (non-barrier) tubing, CPVC, copper, and polybutylene piping. The QickTite nut-ring-cone connection of...

www.maxwarehouse.com

Zurn Qest 1/2 in. CPVC x 1/2 in. Plastic Angle Stop Valve - Ace Hardware

www.acehardware.com