{"id":68143,"date":"2023-12-24T15:01:22","date_gmt":"2023-12-24T12:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/what-is-a-water-valve\/"},"modified":"2025-12-29T15:21:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T12:21:11","slug":"what-is-a-water-valve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/what-is-a-water-valve\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Water Valve?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"68143\" class=\"elementor elementor-68143 elementor-58228\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-49633ef7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"49633ef7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-60511181\" data-id=\"60511181\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a95298f color-scheme-inherit text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a95298f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/what-is-a-water-valve\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/su-vanasi-ne-demek\/\">A water valve <\/a>is a device used to control the flow of water. It is found before and after water meters, next to fixtures such as faucets and showers, and at connections of other plumbing components. Water <a href=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/valve-group\/\">valves<\/a> can be manufactured in various shapes, sizes, and materials.  <\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sayfa \u0130\u00e7eri\u011fi<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/what-is-a-water-valve\/#Types_of_Water_Valves\" >Types of Water Valves<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/what-is-a-water-valve\/#Most_Commonly_Used_Water_Valves\" >Most Commonly Used Water Valves<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/unox.com.tr\/en\/what-is-a-water-valve\/#Applications_of_Water_Valves\" >Applications of Water Valves<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Water_Valves\"><\/span>Types of Water Valves<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><strong>The primary function of water valves is to control the flow of water.<\/strong> This can be done to completely shut off the water, reduce its flow, or redirect it. Water valves are also used to quickly stop the water flow during plumbing repairs or emergencies, helping to prevent flooding. <\/p><p><strong>Water valves are manufactured in various shapes and sizes.<\/strong> The most common types of water valves are:<\/p><ul><li>Ball Water Valves: These are the most commonly used type of water valve. Ball valves have a half-sphere-shaped disc that is rotated to open or close the valve. <\/li><li>Ball-Type Water Valves: These operate similarly to standard ball valves, but the central stem is rotated to open or close the valve.<\/li><li>Bicycle Water Valves: These are water valves used in bicycles.<\/li><li>Adjustable Water Valves: These are valves used to control the flow of water.<\/li><li>Pressure-Reducing Water Valves: These are valves used to reduce water pressure.<\/li><\/ul><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Most_Commonly_Used_Water_Valves\"><\/span>Most Commonly Used Water Valves<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p><strong>Water valves can be manufactured from different materials.<\/strong> The most commonly used materials for water valves are:<\/p><ul><li>Stainless Steel: Stainless steel is a durable and corrosion-resistant material.<\/li><li>Bronze: Bronze is a corrosion-resistant material that is also resistant to rust.<\/li><li>Cast Iron: Cast iron is a durable and long-lasting material<\/li><li>Plastic: Plastic is a lightweight and cost-effective material.<\/li><\/ul><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Applications_of_Water_Valves\"><\/span>Applications of Water Valves<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p><strong>Water valves have a variety of applications.<\/strong> The most common applications are:<\/p><ul><li>Plumbing: Water valves are used in plumbing systems to control the flow of water.<\/li><li>Industry: Water valves are used in industrial facilities to control the flow of water.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/web.shgm.gov.tr\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aviation:<\/a> Water valves are used in the aviation sector to control the flow of water in airplanes and helicopters.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>The maintenance and repair of water valves are important.<\/strong> Water valves should be regularly inspected, and maintenance or repairs should be performed when necessary. 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