Learning to Identify the Drip Tape Valve
Using valves to control zones of drip tape is the most common type and the most common types are:
Ball Valve: A simple valve with a handle to operate a ball inside the valve. It is open when the handle is lined up parallel with the pipe. When the handle is perpendicular, it is closed.
Gate Valve: A valve with a handwheel that raises and lowers the gate inside the valve. Turning the handwheel to the left (counterclockwise), opens the valve and right (clockwise), closes the valve.
Anti-Siphon Valve: A type of valve that is often used as the main connection point for a faucet or hose to your irrigation system.
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"There’s a slight slope to my garden and the lower rows always got flooded out and the top rows were always too dry, I was about to give up on drip irrigation entirely. After reading about zone control, I decided to buy a 3-pack of these. So now, my garden is divided into three zones, and can now water each one separately. What a difference!"
"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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