Plumbing is a big deal. Without it, you do not have running water in your home or business. If you don’t have running water, you sacrifice your toilets, sinks, and more. Can you imagine? Instead of risking it, you need to have quality pipes, faucets, fittings, and valves. These items will ensure that you never have to worry about losing the water that you depend on. A two way valve is best for residential and business plumbing because it allows you to control the water to specific areas, without losing water in other places.
These valves are often made using brass or stainless steel. They have a single ball inside of them that when open allows water to flow freely. When closed, water is blocked from that area of your home completely. This makes it easy to work on changing out faucets or repairing your toilet. It also allows you to work on plumbing leaks and issues without having to worry that more water will end up on your floor.
If you need to change out the valve itself, you will want to go to your main water valve to your home or business. This will block water completely from your home, but only for the time that it takes to repair the valve. The reason you need to do this is simple. Without the valve, you will not have any way of controlling the water in that area. In short, you will end up with a massive flood around your toilet, sink, or other areas that has a faulty valve.
Before you turn your water supply lines back on, you will want to make sure that the new two way valve is sealed to protect against leaks. After that, you will want to make sure that it is turned to the on position. Otherwise, you will not get water in that area. For a few moments after installing, you will need to watch for a small drip or a leak which could indicate further issues. Most often improper installation. In this event, you may want to take it apart and try again or contact a local plumber to see what may be going on.
