Shower valves typically have anti-scald features to ensure that the hot water that enters the valve blends with cold water to prevent extremely hot water from scalding you.

Both types of valves have the same purpose, which is to control the flow of water. The design of each, however, is vastly different. A gate valve has a round knob on top that you turn.

Honeywell zone valves are low-voltage, straight-through or diverting types, or high-voltage, straight-through or diverting. Each valve is controlled by its own thermostat.

Because of the sudden starts and stops of the refrigerant flow created by this type of valve, “water hammer” or vibration may occur and cause valve or system damage. Applications of pulse valves have ...

Atlanta's Department of Watershed commissioner updated city council this week on plans to improve the inspections and record keeping of the city's water valves.