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Valves: Working principles

Valves: Working principles

Learner’s Guide Civil Technology, Civil Services Grade 12: Chapter 8 pages 160-166

Overview of Valves: Working principles

Valves such as water meters, stopcocks, full-way valves, pillar taps, bibcocks, ball valves and non-return valves are all used when installing a cold water supply system.  The plumber needs to understand the working principles of the various valves so that he/she can install them correctly.  Most of these valves assist with the switching off of a water supply, and thus are critical when it comes to the maintenance of a cold water supply system.

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