I bought the DERNORD valve for my water-system parts collection. Planning the tank openings before closing the interior gave me a starting point for the later routing decisions.
I bought DERNORD Half-Inch Three-Way Ball Valve as part of my camper van equipment.
I bought the DERNORD valve for my water-system parts collection. Planning the tank openings before closing the interior gave me a starting point for the later routing decisions.
Flow-Path Choices Within the Water Layout
I used SketchUp to plan the interior and put body openings ahead of the framing, floor and wall panels.
My Interior Preparation notes included the shower drain and openings for three water tanks in that preparation sequence.
I removed cargo tie-down hardware for later framing mounts and door trim for the later insulation and paneling.
Removing stuck-on residue during the floor cleanup.The cargo floor during my preparation session before sound deadening.
My Takeaway for the Build
Planning openings for three tanks made the route between connections part of the interior design. My DERNORD purchase uses a T-port valve. Horiznext retains that passage arrangement, while the L-port alternative connects the ports differently; the internal path is therefore a more useful comparison than the similar-looking lever and body.
Product Details And Van-Build Uses
Specification
Product Detail
Brand
DERNORD
Connections
1/2-inch female NPT
Port
T-port, three-way
The DERNORD three-way valve has half-inch female NPT connections and a T-port arrangement. Its multiple ports make flow routing different from a simple two-ended shutoff valve. For a van water-layout drawing, label the ports and intended handle positions before choosing the connection route. Keep that drawing with the valve so later maintenance can identify which path each position selects.
It has three connections and a different internal passage arrangement. Identify the required flow paths and documented handle positions for the actual valve.
Alternative products
Two Alternatives to Compare
Horiznext also uses a T-port arrangement. The second alternative uses an L-port, which selects between flow paths differently and changes the routing possibilities.
Product
What distinguishes it
Purchase link
DERNORD Half-Inch Three-Way Ball Valve
Half-inch three-way stainless valve with T-port passage.
This three-way valve has female NPT connections and a T-shaped internal passage. A lever changes the flow-routing position within the stainless-steel body.
