Where to Source 3 Way 1/2" Valves in Canada

[islandr]

I an looking for a source of a 3 way valve similar to what is used to winterize and bypass the hot water tanks.

I tried a search, and emailed Escape with no success so this was my next attempt

Thanks in advance

[Greg and Kathy]

you should be able to get pex 3 way at any hardware store.

[rubicon327]

These look really expensive but I have had good luck with Flair-it fittings made for PEX.
https://www.amazon.ca/Flair-16910-Pl.../dp/B002UCAE2U

[C&G in FL]

Originally Posted by islandr

I an looking for a source of a 3 way valve similar to what is used to winterize and bypass the hot water tanks.

I tried a search, and emailed Escape with no success so this was my next attempt

Thanks in advance

You really don’t need to use a 3-way valve. Go to a hardware store and get a threaded plastic fitting (I believe it is 1/2-inch), add a section of vinyl tubing. When it’s time to winterize, disconnect the filter bowl, attach your fabricated hose, stick end in RV antifreeze jug and turn on pump. When finished, reverse process. No danger of leaving a 3-way valve in the wrong position and having a watery mess if the pump’s check valve fails as they are known to do.

[Brian B-P]

Originally Posted by rubicon327

These look really expensive but I have had good luck with Flair-it fittings made for PEX.
https://www.amazon.ca/Flair-16910-Pl.../dp/B002UCAE2U

Welcome to Amazon.ca, where everything is much more expensive than exactly the same item on Amazon.com. In this case, it's CAD$29.54 from Amazon.ca versus CAD$16.91 from Amazon.com... but the .ca price includes free shipping "on the first order" while the .com price would be CAD$27.17 with shipping.

I would look for this valve at any local RV store, hoping that the lack of shipping cost and Amazon.ca markup makes up for the retail pricing.

[Eggscape]

And of course Canadian Tire at $33 for the kit.

[Eggscape]

Or you can try the Rona on Paul Way and get it for $26 something.

[Eggscape]

You can also screw it directly into the tank. This way you suck antifreeze up the tank feed tube as well. You can also use it to suck drinking water from an external container.

You can see what I did here in this link:
https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f...tml#post266446

[sunrisetrucker]

Originally Posted by Brian B-P

Welcome to Amazon.ca, where everything is much more expensive than exactly the same item on Amazon.com.

Ain't that the truth!

[islandr]

Thanks for the replies, my project is not a winterizing per se but I need the 3 way valves. I have found some brass 3 way valves on on RV Superstore.ca for$8 less than Amazon.ca.

My next step is to call some irrigation supply stores locally and see what is available.