Learning to Recognize the Drip Tape Valve
Utilizing valves to manage sections of the drip tape is the most typical and the common types are:
Ball Valve: An uncomplicated valve with a handle to run a ball inside the valve. When the handle is lined up parallel to the pipe the valve is opened. When the handle is lined up perpendicular the valve is closed.
Gate Valve: A valve with a handwheel that rises and lowers the gate inside the valve. Turning the handwheel left (using counterclockwise) opens the valve, coupling right (using clockwise) closes it.
Anti-siphon Valve: A type of valve frequently operated as the main coupling point for a faucet or hose to your water system.
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“I have had my share of cheap plastic valves that crack in the sun or become brittle in the cold. Last spring, I installed these heavy-duty drip tape valves on all of my mainline headers, and they have been perfect. The connection with the brass barb is solid - no leaks, even when I am moving the lines around. The handle is nice and solid, and easy to turn, even with gloves on. For a grower that is serious about growing and saving time and frustrations between seasons, it is a no brainer."
"My setup uses a smart controller, but I still need manual overrides for maintenance and seasonal adjustments. These drip tape valves are ideal for that. I put one right after my timer before my pressure regulator for each zone. Quality is obvious—the internal seal is solid and there is zero weeping when the valve is closed. These have become an integral part of my automated system. I highly recommend to anyone looking to add a little structure to their professional-type irrigation system."
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