*Updated 09/17/20*
When you work in water utilities, there are always some valves that you want to know the position of, whether for fire suppression, frequently-exercised valves or those that require a very fast response to an emergency situation. One option you could consider is adding a Post Indicator Valve, or PIV, to that part of your system. But what is it, how does it work and where should you add it? In this post, we'll discuss some of the range of options and benefits of the American Flow Control IP16 Indicator Post Valve to help get you started.
Everyone has heard stories about major water leaks or other issues that require you to turn off your home's main water supply, but do you actually know how to do it? If you don't, it's important that you add this vital skill to your toolkit of options available when you have a plumbing emergency. Here's a quick look at how you need to find your home's water shutoff valve and how to operate it.
When you need a gate valve that provides serious performance and durability, the AMERICAN® Series 2500 Resilient Wedge Gate Valve delivers. In addition to a hefty 10-year manufacturer's warranty, this versatile valve available in 4"-12" sizes is engineered for strength and reliability. It has a wider range of versatility than most other resilient wedge gate valves on the market. Here are some more details on these solid valves.
Since man has begun creating cities and cultivating crops for farming, there has been a need to control the flow of water. Even prior to the first actual pipe systems (the aqueducts), men and women would regulate the flow of water using branches, tree trunks and stones. However, the Romans were the first ones to create anything resembling a formal canal system—and are thus credited with creating the valve.
