Valves

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Uses a large lever to turn a ball that closes or opens the flow of water with one quick quarter turn. Are the standard for natural and LP gas,...

A horizontal faucet with male hose threads on the outlet side and either male or female IPS threads on the inlet side. Originally designed to...

Operates automatically, permitting flow in one direction only. Sometimes combined with a throttling or shut-off valve. Some communities require...

Uses a sliding wedge to move across the waterway, in either a rising or non-rising action. Used to completely shut off or open a waterway. Does...

Used when a valve must be opened and closed frequently under high water pressure. Used to control volume of flow. These valves have two...

Used to protect water heaters or hot water storage tanks. When the water pressure reaches a dangerous level, the valve opens and discharges...

Used to shut on or off the water to a water supply tube. Generally used underneath sinks and toilets. Also known as a speedy, angle stop,...

Has a small opening on the non-pressure side to allow drainage when it is in cut-off position. Helps prevent freezing of water lines in...

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