shut-off valves

Pipe control handles

Shut-off valves are devices that stop the flow of liquid or gas through a pipe, typically by turning a handle or lever.

Most plumbing fixtures have individual shut-off valves nearby, allowing repairs without cutting water to the entire building: Turn off the shut-off valve under the sink before replacing the faucet.

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pressure relief · flow control · plumbing

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flow control function

shut-off valvescheck valves

Devices preventing backflow

system role

shut-off valvessupply lines

Routes for transporting provisions

outlets · spigots · taps · faucets · main lines

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G