Union ball valve designs are used more frequently than flanged valve designs. The reason for this is that valve bodies need to be much shorter in order to prevent the steam from entering the line at temperatures which would cause the valve to freeze up. Flanged valve bodies are commonly used where steam can enter the line quickly because the close body provides an excellent seal. A union ball valve will be very effective at meeting the needs for the high capacity commercial and industrial lines. The union ball design has been proven to be the most effective at stopping the exhaust steam from entering the line and causing damage to the line by causing it to freeze up.
Ball valves are straight-line valves, which require only a single turn to close or open. They are designed to pull the water through the valve easily and with little resistance. As a result, ball valves provide a good choice when tight seals is required when the valve is shut. With the double sealing of a full port ball valve, there is also very good control of the flow rate and flow capacity of the water through the union area.
A variety of different valve styles can be found in the industry and each union ball is designed to meet the specific valve requirements. For example, ball valves with a round body will generally fit into any size of ventless PVC venting system. The PVC pipe itself can be made out of many different materials such as copper, ABS, or Nylon. In addition to the different materials the body of a union ball can also be made out of steel, brass, stainless steel, or nickel silver.
The performance of a union ball is usually very good and will provide long term satisfactory performance. However, they are not suited for use with extremely cold and hot water systems because the expansion and contraction rates can get quite high when these systems are working at their hottest. Hot and cold water systems do require a full port valve style but if this is required the union ball style is still a good option because it is small, sleek and very efficient.
When installing a union ball valve simply unscrewing it from its end and installing it by turning it in the direction of the hole in the floor will give you a very good tight seal. One thing to remember when using these types of valve systems is to make sure that they are installed properly so that they will work effectively. A lot of people underestimate the amount of work that goes into installing these types of valves. If you don’t want to mess your house up, take some time to make sure that you install them properly so that you will get the most efficient performance possible out of it. Once you get the best seal possible it will be a very good idea to keep the union ball in the top of the floor or even at least on the wall to ensure that it’s working as efficiently as possible.
Unsealed union ball valves can deteriorate over time if not maintained properly. Leaks under the ball will cause water to seep through the valve and possibly destroy the seal. If the water reaches the sealing surface then it can actually seal the area off, meaning that the water can start to leak into the home’s air. There are plenty of ways to keep these types of valves sealed so they’ll be able to provide you with great service for many years to come. These types of valves aren’t hard to find either so it should be fairly easy to replace one if necessary. They can be found online with a simple search or if you prefer talking to someone face to face you can always contact the installer directly to find out which type of valve you would need for your specific situation.