MAIN WATER VALVE - MAIN WATER

Main water valve - Orbinox knife gate valves.

Main Water Valve


main water valve
    water valve
  • An electro-mechanical device that opens a valve to allow water to flow. The electric current causes a magnetic field to develop, in the solenoid coil, which then moves a metallic plunger. The plunger in turn opens the valve. May also be called a FILL VALVE.
    main
  • chief(a): most important element; "the chief aim of living"; "the main doors were of solid glass"; "the principal rivers of America"; "the principal example"; "policemen were primary targets"; "the master bedroom"; "a master switch"
  • Denoting the center of a network, from which other parts branch out
  • any very large body of (salt) water
  • Chief in size or importance
  • a principal pipe in a system that distributes water or gas or electricity or that collects sewage

Main "shutoff" valve & meter
Main "shutoff" valve & meter
It doesn't deserve the name shutoff valve. But that's what its supposed to do. Yes, I'm bitter and my floor was wet.
Water Main Installation & Valve Vault
Water Main Installation & Valve Vault
This photo shows water main in a trench with a valve vault. This main is also bagged for cathodic protection

main water valve
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