One question that plagues homeowners and professionals is: “Is my valve open or closed?” If you have a butterfly or ball valve, the orientation of the handle indicates whether the valve is open or closed. If you have a globe or gate valve, it can be difficult to tell if your valve is open or closed because there are few visual cues, which means you have to rely on resistance to determine if your valve is actually closed. Below we’ll look at the four different types of valves and discuss the details of determining whether a valve is closed or open.
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