# Can a high pressure valve be substituted for a lower pressure valve?

**URL:** <https://forumautomation.com/t/can-a-high-pressure-valve-be-substituted-for-a-lower-pressure-valve/1282>\
**Category:** Valves\
**Created:** [August 27, 2016, 11:44pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/can-a-high-pressure-valve-be-substituted-for-a-lower-pressure-valve/1282 "2016-08-27T23:44:35Z")\
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**Author:** ![automate](https://forumautomation.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/51bf81/32.png) [@automate](https://forumautomation.com/u/automate)\
**Post date:** [August 27, 2016, 11:44pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/can-a-high-pressure-valve-be-substituted-for-a-lower-pressure-valve/1282/1 "2016-08-27T23:44:35Z")

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Is it possible to use a high pressure valve instead low pressure valve?

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**Author:** ![denizen](https://forumautomation.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/848f3c/32.png) [@denizen](https://forumautomation.com/u/denizen)\
**Post date:** [August 27, 2016, 11:47pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/can-a-high-pressure-valve-be-substituted-for-a-lower-pressure-valve/1282/2 "2016-08-27T23:47:42Z")

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Yes. A high pressure valve can be substituted for a low pressure valve. Slow moving valves can be used. Be sure records are kept of the changes. Be sure metals are compatible if welded in line. Be sure valve design is appropriate for application.