Types of Plumbing Valves and Their Functions

Types of Plumbing Valves and Their Functions

Are you looking for a comprehensive guide to the different types of plumbing valves? Or maybe you're just a curious homeowner who wants to know how different valves work? Well, you've come to the right place! Join us as we explore the ins and outs of all types of plumbing valves - from water valves to check valves - and learn how they help keep our pipes running smoothly. Don't worry, it won't be boring! We'll take an entertaining approach so you won't get bogged down in all that technical stuff.

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What are valves ▶️ 00:00
Gate valve ▶️ 00:30
Globe valve ▶️ 01:46
Ball valve ▶️ 02:35
Check valve ▶️ 03:26
Angle stops ▶️ 04:24
TMP valve ▶️ 05:15
Hose bib ▶️ 06:04
Frostproof ▶️ 06:43
Meter stop ▶️ 07:30
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[fernandocabanillas]

So glad to finally hear somebody pronounce pōtable water correctly

[Allintn]

Roger i remember when you had about 10k subs then 100k now at the level you built this channel congrats man 20 year service/ install plumber in Tennessee here keep it up

[Zero_]

very educational! i loved being able to see inside the different valve types

[LuckySTR]

I work in Weatherford and those cast iron meter can always destroy those husky keys because theyre made of aluminum and bend so easily. I always recommend the bronze key to get in and shut it off

[iwantmyvanback]

Neat. I work in irrigation on a golf course and I use a few of these

[Keith_Mikell]

Just got done using some valves. Flushed out my water heater. It was due. Roger, My house was built in 1980, and so far we have changed most of the valves to ball. I had globe valves and gate valves before. We just did full port ball valves on my outside silcocks. Now the pressure is crazy. My question for you is i have a swing check on the city water (my side) of the meter. It's clanging and banging. That means it's bad, right?

[AdachiCabbage]

Dang I haven't been on Youtube in a while. Congrats on your channel having half a million!

[jordanisrael]

Hey sir, I am currently renovating a house I inherited built in the 60’s. I had to run a new waterline to a new well/pump. I am inside the house with PVC, and I’m going to convert to PEX-A. There are 2 brands available locally, Sharkbite and Apollo. What are your thoughts on these brands, or should I just go ahead and order Uponor?

[tphvac]

@rodgerwakefield I know there’s not many boilers in Texas but can you do some boiler videos? Annual t+p changing? I don’t think so…. Hose bib is called a silcock your forgetting a few too, zone valve, water feeder (eg 911s), air scrubber, hy vent, ect.

[xx]

You're supposed to change T&P valves annually? I've never heard that before or seen anyone do that level of water heater maintenance.

[christianstock]

What about angle seat valves definitely the best type for potable water.

[MesquiteMan]

A gate valve does control pressure, It's just that it does it symptomatically, not specifically

[kevinorr]

I have a “frost-free” that has the stem broken waay back. It is in brick. Let's talk about replacement?! Thank you.

[bravingbrivatebrian]

What is the distinction between pressure and flow?

[michaeldudas]

I heard they are going to show your videos to federal prisoners instead of solitary confinement.

[cheddarbiskit]

You didn’t even mention plug valves roger, I’m just a little disappointed right now.