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Portable restroom operators have a lot of options when it comes to the valves on their trucks. One decision that needs to be made is the kind of valve you want (gate or ball). Another is the kind of material you want the valve to be made from.
Two of the most common valve materials in the portable sanitation industry are brass and stainless steel. Both are good options, and each has its pros and cons. In the infographic we created below, we compare brass valves to stainless steel valves to help with your decision-making process.
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Brass Valves vs. Stainless Steel Valves
Brass Valves
- Typically more affordable than stainless steel valves
- More susceptible to corrosion than stainless steel valves
- Less resistant to high pressure than stainless steel valves
- Softer than stainless steel, making it easier to seal (weld)
Stainless Steel Valves
- Typically more expensive than brass valves
- Durable and more corrosion-resistant than brass valves
- More resistant to high pressure than brass valves
- Harder than brass, making it more challenging to seal (weld)
