Plug valves are valves with cylindrical or conically tapered

When the gate valve is closed, it leaks at the stem and water still flows to the house. When it is open everything appears to be operating properly.

A hose is attached to the fire hydrant, then the valve is opened to provide a powerful flow of water, on the order of 350 kPa (50 lbf/in) (this pressure varies according to region and depends on vario

Structural ceramics are used on the gate valve and seat to resist wear, corrosion, high temperatures and thermal shock.

The water department left me another nasty note. This is the third water meter that this house has had in the 30 plus years that I have been here. Each time they change the meter,

Slide gate valves are used to control water pressure. Due to constant pressure of the water, there are possibilities of wear and tear of any part of the valve or the valve itself.

A gate valve, also known as a sluice valve, is a valve that opens by lifting a round or rectangular gate/wedge out of the path of the fluid.

Now the popular stainless steel ball valve in a 3-inch format. The valves are full bore, and does not require a pressure differential to open and easily repair the pipe.