Koenig-Specials 928

That's what I did with my install.

sendarius

Having a look around for the Fumoto, I found this:

It's not a Fumoto, and is nickel plated - would that be a better option than brass into aluminium?
From: https://shop.ezoil.com.au/collection...products/ez109

Koenig-Specials 928

But why? It looks like a knockoff.
Fumoto's drain valve is an engineered product that has been tested.
They've been around for 25+ years. Why take a chance at an unknown part (the spring holding the lever in the closed position comes to mind)?

Just saying!

sendarius

Clearly it's a knock-off. They even use similar part numbers.

As to the Fumoto being "engineered" - so what? I have installed a couple, and I can't say that I am convinced that there is black magic - or any secret sauce - in the construction.
It's just a small 90° ball-valve with a detent that is spring-loaded when closed. Basic engineering, by your own admission they've been around for ages, novel application.

Could you address the "nickel-plated versus brass" question?

Koenig-Specials 928

"engineered" - so what?
> Occupational hazard. I recently retired from as an engineer from a nuke plant after 37 years. Must have faith in engineering/testing etc.

wrt the corrosion issue, read the earlier posts esp post #2

I've had one on my oil pan for 10 years now.No corrosion
Also mentioned somewhere else, the Temp 2 is also brass.
Mine is the orig from almost 30 years ago. Still works, no corrosion

Good luck.

Imo000

Considering you are an ex engineer for a nuke plant, makes it interesting that you are still OK with installing a new point of failure. If I had to install some sort of a valve here, it would probably be something like the bleeder screw in a brake caliper or in the bottom of a radiator.

Koenig-Specials 928

Acceptable risk due to low failure rates.
Everytime you get in your car you accept that the person coming at you know how to drive

If you can't accept any risk then stay in bed