A reverse flow preventive chamber switching valve 11 closing when passing water pressure is applied to the chamber 5 and opening when it is eliminated is provided among the port 10 of the passage 8, the hopper 9 and the chamber 5, and a drain switching valve 12 is provided at the drain ...
sump pump (really comes in handy if you need to drain part of your pond for cleaning or to reposition rocks, or to water garden beds) Questions? Got questions about building your own backyard pond? Ask away in the comments section below! Or read our other pond articles: Answers to freq...
Turn off the water supply: Locate the main shut-off valve, typically found in your basement, crawl space, or a valve box in your yard. Turn it clockwise to close the valve and stop the water flow to the system. Drain the system: Open all the drain valves and drain plugs on your spr...
The dishwasher drain hose connects to the sink drain before the P-trap. If the sink has a garbage disposal, you should find an inlet port on it for the dishwasher drain hose, but if there's no garbage disposal, you have to connect the drain hose to the drain tailpiece, which involves ...
20. Boiler drain valve 21. Line voltage receptacle Use this connection to plug in line voltage meters or tools while working on boiler. Do not exceed 10-amp load. 22. P/T gauge temperature sensor well The remote sensor for the panel-mounted pressure/temperature gauge inserts into the outlet...
To winterize your sprinkler system and get it ready for the cold winter months, follow these steps: Turn the water supply off. Depending on how your system was built, you will be able to find the main valve (sometimes called manual drain valve or master shut off valve) in the basement,...
Install a brass drain valve at each low spot of the feed line. Thread the valve into the tee with Teflon tape. To tunnel under walkways, attach a pointed sluice nozzle to a length of PVC pipe. Connect a hose fitting to the opposite end of the pipe, then dig shallow trenches on either...
If I need to be concerned, would a backflow preventer or even a valve prevent the cold air from possible freezing?Reply:I am not sure I have quite a full picture, but if you are describing a waste line properly sloped and with no traps in a freezing area, the line is normally dry ...
Firmly grip the sprinkler head, then turn it in a counterclockwise motion to loosen the head from the system, using a socket. Pull the sprinkler head out of the system using your hands. You can also use a pair of pliers, if necessary. Step 4 Drain the main valve into a bucket by ...
Hi blueheron, this is very practical and useful information. I must admit it is a little over my head but that would soon be corrected if I needed to install a spigot! Having a little chuckle over the male and female parts (why were they invented, instead of using unisex parts?) and...