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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“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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