
The Pressure Seal Gate Valve is a member of the multi-turn valve family and one of the most commonly used valve types in a host of industries. They consist of a round, flat disc, or gate, which is attached to a threaded lead screw type valve stem. At the bottom of its travel, the disc closes off the flow of fluid through the valve chamber. When the valve stem is turned, the valve gate rises to open the flow path.A flanged gate valve is a specific type that includes a pair of flange discs, one on either end of the valve body. These are typically round plates that are open at their centers cast as integral parts of the valve body. The discs are drilled with a row of holes located around their circumference that are used to mount the valve. These discs allow the flanged gate valve to be mounted onto existing flanges in standardized pipe systems. If, however, the valve needs to be mounted on a non-standardized flange, a range of adapters are available which will facilitate the installation.
1 Shut off the water before the Slab Gate Valve by closing a valve upstream of it. You may have to close the main water valve to the home if there is not another option. If it is your main water valve that needs repairing, you will need to contact the city to turn off the water at the street. Open a valve downstream of the gate valve to remove the pressure from the pipes.
2 Remove the turning mechanism from the gate valve with the appropriate tools. Most turning mechanisms will be secured by a single slotted screw in the center of the handle. Loosen this screw to remove the turning mechanism.
3 Remove the retaining nut from the top of the gate and then remove the gate from the valve by turning it counter-clockwise. Examine the gates stem washer for evidence of damage. If the stem washer is damaged, replace it with a new part from the hardware store.
4 Remove the gate valves seat with a seat removal tool. The seat removal tool maybe specific to your faucet. Examine the valves seat for evidence of damage. If the seat is not smooth or uniform replace it with a new seat.
5 Reassemble the faucet the same way you to took it apart. Test it by turning on the water supply.
The article comes from Gate Valve.
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