Water Shut-Off Valves - Common Types


Good night dear Plumbing Inclined Friends! Today we bring to you another chapter in water shut off valves.

Today, we will go into more detail about some of the most common types of shut-off valves.

STOP VALVES

 These type of water shut-off valves are the ones that control the flow of water to your fixtures. The stop valves are usually located behind the plumbing fixtures, such as the toilet or the sink.

These stop valves allow repair persons to fix any problem with the fixtures without having to turn off the water flowing to the hole house.

Some popular brand names are BrassCraft, SharkBite and Moen. They can cost around 8-9 dollars.

SILLCOCKS

 This type of stop valve consists of a water faucet with a threaded spout. These type of stop valves are made to prevent water from freezing in the pipe.

Some common brand names are Everbilt, Woodford and SharkBite. The prices can range from $10 to $30 on average.

HOSE BIBBS

 Hose Bibbs are very similar to sillcocks. The difference between sillcock and hose bibs is that they have shorter lengths. What are they used for? Hose bibbs are used, as the name implies, for connecting a garden hose to the spot, which is threaded.

YARD HYDRANT

 Yard hydrants are used to supply irrigation water. They are designed for outdoor use and can work with municipal water systems and private wells.

WASHING MACHINE VALVES

 These type of stop valves are very useful to shut off water flow to washing machines. Common brand names are Tectite, Oatey, Everbilt, and Sharkbite. They usually cost around $30-$40.

BOILER DRAIN VALVES

 For this last type of shut-off valves are designed to eliminate water from a boiler and to release sediment. They cost around $10 dollars and popular brand names Everbilt and THEWORKS.

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