What brand plumbing part is this? "M" with down arrow

[Aaron Gullerud]

Hi,
I'm looking to identify the brand on this 1.5" pvc ball handle cap. The handle is cracked but what Home Depot carries isn't compatible. It's for pool equipment so I hate to replace the whole thing. Thanks!

 

[havasu]

Made in China. That says it all. Please take a picture of the actual ball valve for us. Mine are American made, and if the handle breaks, you must replace the entire ball valve.

 

[Aaron Gullerud]

Oh gotcha. Here's a few more pictures.

 

[havasu]

It is the chlorine and sunlight that eats up those valves. As far as I know, the handle is not replaceable but maybe, just maybe, those Chinese have some sort of key that you can pull out to replace the handle? I myself have never seen those Chinese ball valves.

 

[Aaron Gullerud]

So the handle comes off no problem but you're probably right that I'm not going to be able to find a proper replacement handle. With all of the elbows sandwiched together, do I pretty much have to rebuild this whole section since there isn't any straight pipe left to attach to? (pic attached)

 

[havasu]

They do have "Socket Saver" pipe reamers so you can utilize many of the same parts, but regardless, it doesn't sound fun. I also have a few broken handles that I myself have to replace, but since they are not critical, I'll just wait until I need to do some major retrofitting, or maybe a new pool filter.

By the way, next time install Jandy valves, since they are all rebuildable.

 

[Aaron Gullerud]

OK I just looked up "socket saver." Very cool! Thanks for the tip on that!

 

[turdchaser2000]

OK I just looked up "socket saver." Very cool! Thanks for the tip on that!

Looks like Mueller logo