What Is a Pressure Reducing Valve? A Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV), also known as a Pressure Regulator Valve, is a plumbing device that automatically reduces high incoming water pressure to a safe and consistent level for residential or commercial plumbing systems. It helps protect pipes, faucets, water heaters, washing machines, dishwashers, and other plumbing fixtures…
What Is a Gate Valve? A gate valve is a shut-off valve designed to completely stop or allow water flow. It operates by raising or lowering an internal gate using a handwheel. Unlike ball valves, gate valves are not intended for regulating water flow and should normally be used only in the fully open or…
A float valve is a small component, but when it fails, the problem is easy to see: an overflowing tank, wasted water, or a water pump that keeps running. Choosing the right float valve involves more than matching the inlet thread. Water pressure, refill speed, tank layout, float ball strength, and internal construction can all…
A ball valve is one of the most important shut-off valves in any plumbing system, but not all ball valves are built to the same standard. Choosing the wrong ball valve can lead to leaks, difficult operation, premature failure, and expensive plumbing repairs that could have been avoided. After more than 15 years in the…