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  • Plumbing Tools: Different Types of Valves in Plumbing

    Plumbing Tools: Different Types of Valves in Plumbing

    Different Types of Valves in Plumbing

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    Types Of Valves Used In Plumbing Systems:

    Gate Valve
    These are the most used valves in plumbing systems

    Ball Valve
    Ball valves use a metal ball with a hole bored through the center, sandwiched between two seats to control flow.

    Butterfly Valve
    A butterfly valve is a valve used for flow regulation in large pipe diameters in which the disc takes the form of disk.

    Needle Valve
    A needle valve is a type of valve which can be used to regulate flow of a substance, usually either gas or water, through an appliance or system.

    Check Valve
    When pressure changes in the piping cause flow reversal, check valves protect pumps and other equipment from damage caused by backflow. They are used in a wide variety of applications for flow control including, line isolation, priming pumps, media injection, maintaining head pressure, and many others.

    Plumbing Tools: Different Types of Valves in Plumbing