Which side to install the ball valve, so as not to flood the apartment
This is no joke, this advice can save you from trouble. himself ball valve serves to feed and water during emergency shutdown and regular situations under the shut-off valve.
But unfortunately he itself can cause an accident, The crane can be simply burst in half, at the place of assembly of water hammer, for example.
It is very important in this case, which side it is connected. If the part where the ball will remain after the rush of the element, the valve part (drip still will) still be able to shut off water. And if, after a rush the ball valve will remain on the other side, it will be useless, and you'll get a full flood.
Let's look at these options in the photo:
In the direction of flow in the disassembled crane can be seen that if the valve burst.
Naturally, it is extremely rare situationBut it has a place to be, keep this in mind when installing the valve.
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