According to the present invention, a fluid handling valve, and particularly a bypass valve for water treatment equipment, is provided which is characterized by a casing having parallel main and auxiliary bores intersected by passages for the receipt of water, for passage of the water to the treatment equipment, and for discharge of the treated water to a household or the like. REDUCING VALVESThe axes of the main and auxiliary bores and the various passages all lie in the same plane to facilitate water flow and to simplify installation of the valve flat against a wall or other supporting surface, in either a vertical or a horizontal position. Moreover, the axes of these various passages are generally symmetrical about a centerline passing through the middle of the valve body so that the mounting or connection of conduits to the valve is simplified.Cast Steel Valves That is, the conduits passing into and out of the valve are generally axially aligned and equidistant so that the conduits are easy to lay out and provide an improved appearance in the overall installation.
The main and auxiliary bores are preferably of approximately the same diameter so that the valve is adapted to accommodate additional equipment in the auxiliary bore. Reducing ValvesThus, there can be incorporated, either alone or in combination, a water strainer to remove impurities from incoming water, and a shutoff valve to provide additional means for isolating the softener from the supply and house lines.
The reference to the valve use with water treatment equipment is merely exemplary, the valve being useful in a variety of other applications requiring fluid flow control.
Other objects and features of the invention will become apparent from consideration of the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings.

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2012-01-18

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