Once or twice you have heard about the Air Valve, and maybe you did not understand its functions or how to use it; most people do not know what it is meant for. Most irrigations are equipped with pipes to transport or move water to their destination; due to water flow, there are higher chances of having water pockets trapped in these pipes. The water pockets are not suitable for the pipes; they can cause damage and even lead to a complete stoppage of the process. Therefore the Air Valve is used to counteract this and enable your system to overcome the problem by ejecting the trapped air ensuring a smoother water flow. You should learn the following about the equipment:
Their uses
These equipment play an essential role in the general irrigation and water supply systems; they are used to stop and start water flow depending on the current need. If it detects that the system does not need any more water throttle flow, the valves can control the flowing water until there is a need to let the water flow, which is when they should release water. Moreover, the valves are used to maintain water flow correctly to ensure proper system functioning. They work by opening up when the flow is in the right direction but tend to close when the waters go in the wrong direction.
Installation
There are various ways to install these on your pipelines, one of the preferable ways is to have them fixed on top of the pipes; since most people prefer having their pipes under the soil, the valves must have a vault separation. When conducting your installation process, ensure that you consider the rate, speed, and machines you use to pump water through the pipes. Moreover, the size of every tool you use to pump water determines how you will do your installation.
Maintenance
When it comes to repair and maintenance the valves, you need to be more careful, and you should not do this if you do not have the required skills to handle the valves. It is this way because when you do not know what to do, you might end up causing more harm to the pipe and valves and your body; the Air Valve can release large amounts of air under pressure causing problems.
Conclusion
When dealing with pipes, irrigation, and any other water systems, you need to be keen or even consider finding a plumber to help you through the process.