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How Does a 3 Way Ball Valve Work A 3-way ball valve looks simple from the outside, but internally it is doing more than just on or off. With three ports and a ball that has an L or T-shaped bore, a 3- …

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Motorized ball valves pair a quarter-turn ball valve with an electric actuator. They deliver full-port flow, low pressure drop, and a gentle open and close that reduces water hammer. Compared to many …

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Ever wonder why two solenoid valves that look the same on the outside have totally different flow numbers on the spec sheet? Same coil, same body size, same pipe threads—yet one moves plenty of …

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A Y-strainer (a.k.a. wye strainer) is a compact inline filter that catches debris—rust flakes, pipe scale, sand, Teflon tape fragments—before it reaches sensitive components like solenoid …

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Picking the right valve body material is the fastest way to avoid leaks, stuck balls, and premature actuator issues. This guide compares brass vs. stainless for electric (motorized) ball valves, so yo …

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Choosing the wrong port or thread is one of the fastest ways to end up with leaks, returns, and downtime. This quick guide gives you a practical npt thread size chart up front, then walks you thr …

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