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| − | The next step up from a ball valve, this is | + | The next step up from a [[ball valve]], this is essentially a commercially produced [[diaphragm valve]]. However, they are unfortunately designed to open relatively slowly to prevent "water hammer". The performance can be improved by replacing the stock solenoid-valve vent with something with more flow. Most often this is a blow gun, although for larger valves a ball valve or even a smaller sprinkler valve can be used. This operation is often called [[modifying]], or "modding" the valve. |
Revision as of 14:34, 18 October 2005
The next step up from a ball valve, this is essentially a commercially produced diaphragm valve. However, they are unfortunately designed to open relatively slowly to prevent "water hammer". The performance can be improved by replacing the stock solenoid-valve vent with something with more flow. Most often this is a blow gun, although for larger valves a ball valve or even a smaller sprinkler valve can be used. This operation is often called modifying, or "modding" the valve.
