How to Vent a 2-Valve Ball
Ball valves are used to open and close a supply pipe. Supply pipe is used for water or gas, and may require the use of a ball valve. A double-ball valve has two stems that you can use to close the valve. A valve of this type provides an easy way to block the supply line and to bleed excess air. This is done by utilizing the vent stem that is provided with an external vent ball valve. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Mark the copper tubing for your water supply line for the double-ball valve, with the felt-tip maker. Use the ball valve when marking the water supply line.
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Cut a section of the water supply line from the tubing, with the pipe cutters. Attach your pipe cutters onto the pipe and tighten. Rotate the pipe cutters to cut through the pipe. Clean the cut ends of the tubing, with the sandpaper.
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Insert each end of the double-ball valve into a cut end of the copper tubing. Solder your double-ball valve to the copper tubing, by using a propane torch. Make sure to position the valve so the vent stem is pointing away from an open area.
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Close one of the stems on the ball valve when you need to shut off the water. Open the vent stem on the side of the valve, to vent excess air from the water line.
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Tips & Warnings
If you do not want to solder the connection, a quick connect valve can be used.
