gate valve snapped internally

[gungaabayar]

Hi all
Trying to change 15mm gate valve (used as bypass valve) . And I cut it off the pipes of both side and found out it is snapped internally, But the gate/wedge is gone missing, the valve was in vertical position just next to the pump,

as Diameter of the gate/wedge I think must be little bigger than inside diameter of 15mm pipe it shouldnt go the the system, So where could it gone? any chance it is still inside of the valve body (yellow circle in the photo)?

cheers

 

[kay-jay]

Yes there is every chance it is there. When the spindle shears off it can be in the open position (snapped when closing) the closed position (snapped when opening) or anywhere inbetween

 

[gungaabayar]

Yes there is every chance it is there. When the spindle shears off it can be in the open position (snapped when closing) the closed position (snapped when opening) or anywhere inbetween

yes it is still inside , Ive opened top part of the valve, and it is stuck in open position, (it was repairable, but luck of knowledge of me)
Actually it is not snapped, the screw thingy goes inside the gate and if the shield is off then the screw thing comes off, should not turn it without the shield I guess,

(was scared it gone to system)

anyway will put auto bypass valve,

thank you very much