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Plastic valves are often chosen because they are corrosion-resistant, lightweight, and compatible with a wide range of water and light-chemical applications. That can make them feel like a “low …

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Suppose you’re installing a new solenoid valve (or replacing one that failed), the fastest way to leak-free installation. In that case, a reliable setup is to nail two things: mechanical connect …

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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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