The first valve inside of a house after it comes in through the foundation. Is a gate valve the right one or which one? either a gate or ball valve you could use a globe but it will restrict flow some what i prefer ball as they are quicker to shut off in a emergency. Years ago it would have been a

Construction and operationA needle valve has a relatively small orifice with a long, tapered seat, and a needle-shaped plunger, on the end of a screw, which exactly fits this seat. As the screw is turned and the plunger retracted, flow between the seat and the plunger is possible; however, until th

I have a solenoid valve just like this and its rated 120 VAC/26VA (3 prongs, one for ground) . I also have a horizontal level switch for liquid like this http://germes-online.com/direct/dbimage/50279527/Level_Switch.jpg with rating 120 VAC/0.28 A (the switch will connect when the water level rea

People always ask me what gave you the idea and what made you create these how to plumbing videos? Coming up with the idea was easy. After many years as a plumber and servicing customers at there home I

I recently came across an instructive case study. I think that you will find it interesting and important. In the quest for improved fuel consumption, the manufacturer of an engine-powered, mobile hydraulic machine replaced the fixed-displacement pump powering the machine

The machinery systems on board ship consist of several safety features for safe and smooth operation of the ship and also for the safety of its personnel. Relief valve is one such important safety device which is used in almost all the machinery systems which deal with extremely high pressures. T

I have an unvented hot water system. Following a recently fitted shower I noticed our hot water all over the house was coming out tepid--->hot.The worst taps are those nearest to the shower. I cannot use the shower yet because the water won't come out hot enough! British Gas came out today and d

In anticipation of moving forward with my pond this year, I thought I