Ball check valve
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Definitions
A valve that allows fluid to flow in one direction and prevents backflow
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- Re: Question about Westy City Water Outlet
Historical mailing list · Thu, 18 May 2006 10:18:50 -0400
I thought that check valve (ball) was supposed to shut off the port when pressure was removed. Mine doesn't restrict flow when city...
- Question about Westy City Water Outlet
Historical mailing list · Thu, 18 May 2006 09:58:47 -0400
...However there is a check valve/ball inside the hook up. When I hook normal water pressure up to it the ball moves and...
- Re: Question about Westy City Water Outlet
Historical mailing list · Thu, 18 May 2006 11:45:18 -0400
...there is a > check valve/ball inside the hook up. When I hook > normal water pressure up > to it the ball moves and shuts...
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