One potential problem when repairing a water shut-off valve leak is that the pressure you put on the packing nut to turn it ...

They should be easy to operate. In order to insure that valves perform up to these expectations, valve manufacturers generally specify or recommend that valves be installed per their instructions. For ...

In a nondescript warehouse off La. 1 on the west side of the Mississippi River, a Louisiana company produces the first line of defense for emergencies on offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. A ...

Company: Sporlan Division, Parker Hannifin Corp. Product: Solenoid Shut-Off Valve and Check Shut-Off Valves, Type SSOV and CSOV Description: When flammable refrigerants are used in a refrigeration ...

THE 2" MODEL RSV-1 RESIDENTIAL SHUT-OFF VALVE is designed for use in dual-purpose residential water supply systems. After sprinkler activation the valve automatically shuts off water flow to the ...

If you get drips of water coming through your pipes even with the main shutoff valve completely closed, it’s probably time to ...

Dear Readers: Mr. HandyPerson frequently gets letters about plumbing problems. Often an additional part of the problem is a balky or frozen water shut-off valve (sometimes called a stop valve or an ...

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Portland General Electric (PGE) and The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs (CTWS) are undertaking a complex project to ...

Your house may be missing a piece of hardware that could save lives or property damage during the next earthquake in Washington state. A seismic shut-off valve, also ...