Rust is always a problem on a steel gate valve and especially one that
is outside of the home. Inspect the valve regularly for rust. If you
spot some you can use a wire brush to scrape the rust off of the metal.
It is also a great idea to paint the steel gate valve with paint that
protects metal against rust. You need to remove the rust before you
paint it though as the rust can continue to spread.
A good way to keep one of these valves working efficiently is to use it.
All you need to do is turn the knob to the left to close the valve and
then to the right to open the valve. Doing this occasionally will
prevent the valve from sticking inside the pipe as well as keeping the
wheel loose.
The steel gate valve is assembled with a series of nuts which attach the
valve to the pipes and the wheel knob to the post. Use an adjustable
wrench to tighten all the nuts to the right every year or so. This helps
to maintain the pressure when the valve has to be used.

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2011-08-08

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