An isolation valve is designed to distinguish one part of your drainage system from the rest so that water can’t flow through it. It is mainly used when you need to fix a plumbing problem but don’t want to turn off the water to the rest of your house. When you turn off the isolation valve, the water supply to the isolated part stops. This helps repairs be done without stopping the water supply to the rest of the house. Most of the time, isolation valves are used when a plumbing problem is only in one area, like a sink in the bathroom or kitchen. 

What type of valve is the finest for your application? How does one choose between various valve arrangements when there are many to consider? We’ll examine two common choices: globe valve vs ball valve.

They differ primarily in the way they close. Ball valves have gates (balls) that close across the flow, while globe valves use a plug (stem). But we can apply operating handle in both. Globe valves are better at controlling flow, whereas ball valves are better for on/off control with little pressure loss.

2-way and 3-way valves often have “A,” “B,” and “AB” markings on their intake and output ports. Different systems use these valves. You can use them for basic on/off tasks. You can also use them for more intricate tasks involving pumps and variable frequency drives (VFDs).

Wafer and lug-style are famous and efficient types of butterfly valves. Butterfly valves often apply in pipelines and are quarter-turn in operation. They are excellent for regulating industrial flow, whether solid, gas, or liquid.

Brass fittings are significant in plumbing, and one cannot do away with them. Brass, being a resilient metal, gives extra properties to the functionality of fittings. They are more familiar with handling water due to their corrosion-resistant properties. Brass fittings are excellent for connecting metal pipelines due to their easy-to-solder nature.